Origin
Sandersville, GA
Night in Sandersville on Sunday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandersville, GA to Augusta, GA
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
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6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandersville, GA
Jamie Kimball
Augusta, GA
Gustavo Denuncio
Trip Overview
The drive from Sandersville, GA to Augusta, GA covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Fenns Bridge Road, Fall Line Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.8 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.1 miles from Sandersville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 64.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 1 and Fenns Bridge Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.8 miles on US 1.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Fenns Bridge Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near GA 15 / South Harris Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 64.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 15 / South Harris Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (GA 24; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 15 / South Harris Street
Turn right onto GA 15 / South Harris Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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GA 24; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Turn right onto GA 24; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
3.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
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GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Enter roundabout onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
30.6 mi into trip
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~36m in
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US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17; GA 88 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17; GA 88 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
63.3 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
|
GA 4 / Walton Way
Turn right onto GA 4 / Walton Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 26.8 mi | 36m |
| Fenns Bridge Road | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| South Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| 15th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Sparta Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Walton Way | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Harris Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 26.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandersville, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on East Church Street
103 ft
·
2 sec
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East Church Street
2
Turn slight right
177 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto GA 15
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Harris Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn straight onto GA 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sparta Road
Use the none lane.
5
Turn right onto GA 24; GA 540
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Enter roundabout onto GA 88; GA 540
141 ft
·
2 sec
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Fall Line Freeway
7
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
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Fall Line Freeway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
10
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
17 mi
·
19 min
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Fenns Bridge Road
Use the none lane.
11
Turn left onto US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17; GA 88
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 540
27 mi
·
36 min
·
US 1; GA 4; GA 540
Use the none lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deans Bridge Road
14
Continue on GA 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Milledgeville Road
15
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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15th Street
Use the none lane.
16
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Walton Way
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft
·
12 sec
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Walton Way
18
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.1 miles from Sandersville, GA, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 64.2 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.1 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sandersville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sandersville, GA
This is one driving day of about 64.2 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sandersville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 1 for about 26.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.1 mi from Sandersville, GA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 64.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Sandersville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Augusta, GA
The final approach into Augusta, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Augusta, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.27 one way
$20.55 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
| premium | $4.78 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Augusta, GA
Night in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sandersville, GA to Augusta, GA covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Fenns Bridge Road, Fall Line Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.1 miles from Sandersville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 64.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 15 / South Harris Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (GA 24; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Sandersville, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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