Origin
Stockbridge, GA
Evening in Stockbridge on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stockbridge, GA to Augusta, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
140.2 mi
226 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stockbridge, GA
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Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Stockbridge to Augusta covers 140.2 miles of Southeast Georgia, a trip that typically takes about 2 hours and 42 minutes behind the wheel. Because this route is manageable within a single day, you can easily complete it as a straightforward day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $22 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating this path involves connecting via the Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, and Stockbridge Highway. It is a practical, direct route that serves as a reliable link between these two Georgia cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.1 miles from Stockbridge, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a mindless interstate cruise. With only 6% of the route designated as highway, you will spend most of your time navigating local roads that offer a more grounded, hands-on driving experience. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on the Carl Sanders Highway, which stretches for 84.9 miles. Because the road conditions shift between these different highway designations, you should stay alert for changes in traffic flow. This is a journey defined by its local character rather than high-speed, long-distance highway stretches.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carl Sanders Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 84.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
836 ft
140 ft
Total Climb
396 ft
Total Descent
1,062 ft
Highest Point
836 ft
~20 mi in
Elevation Range
696 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near GA 138.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 140.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (GA 138): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (I 20; US 278; GA 12 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
GA 138
Enter roundabout onto GA 138
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East, US 278 East, GA 20 East: Augusta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 278 East, GA 20 East: Augu...
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 20; US 278; GA 12 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 20; US 278; GA 12 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
134.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward GA 28: Augusta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 199
Toward GA 28: Augusta
5
134.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Sanders Highway | 84.9 mi | 1h 30m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 32 mi | 34m |
| Stockbridge Highway | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| GA 138 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Calhoun Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Washington Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Henry Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| McDonough Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 84.9 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockbridge, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on US 23; GA 42; GA 138
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Henry Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on GA 138
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 138
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on GA 138
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 138
4
Enter roundabout onto GA 138
186 ft
·
7 sec
·
GA 138
5
Continue on GA 138
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 138
6
Continue on GA 138
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 138
7
Enter roundabout onto GA 138
125 ft
·
1 sec
·
Steam Mill Expressway
8
Continue on GA 138
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Steam Mill Expressway
9
Continue on GA 138
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stockbridge Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto GA 138
184 ft
·
2 sec
·
Stockbridge Highway
11
Continue on GA 138
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Stockbridge Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto GA 20; GA 138
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
McDonough Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 20 East, US 278 East, GA 20 East: Augusta
14
Merge onto I 20; US 278; GA 12
32 mi
·
34 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 20
85 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 199
Toward GA 28: Augusta
17
Keep slight right at fork
481 ft
·
11 sec
18
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
19
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Calhoun Expressway
20
Continue on GA 28
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Greene Street
21
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
11th Street
22
Turn right onto Walton Way
225 ft
·
3 sec
·
Walton Way
23
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple since the 2-hour and 42-minute duration offers significant flexibility for your schedule. You only need to build in one planned stop to keep your energy up during the 140.2-mile journey. Since fuel costs are estimated at $22, it is a budget-friendly trip that doesn't require complex logistics or frequent refueling breaks. To make the most of your time, try to avoid peak local traffic hours when navigating the turn-heavy sections of the route. Keeping your pace steady through the local stretches will ensure a smoother arrival in Augusta.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.1 miles from Stockbridge, GA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.9 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 31 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.1 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
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 Stockbridge, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Stockbridge, GA
This is one driving day of about 140.2 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Stockbridge, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Carl Sanders Highway for about 84.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.1 mi from Stockbridge, GA · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.1 miles from Stockbridge, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Carl Sanders Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.9 miles.
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
$21.92 one way
$43.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $23.97 | $47.94 |
| premium | $4.70 | $25.95 | $51.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.95 | $61.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.72 | $6.73 |
| Efficient EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.27 | $5.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.63 | $8.97 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Evening in Augusta on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 42m 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 Stockbridge, GA to Augusta, GA covers 140.2 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, Stockbridge Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.1 miles from Stockbridge, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.92 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 140.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (GA 138): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (I 20; US 278; GA 12 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Stockbridge, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 140 ft to 836 ft elevation with about 396 ft of total climbing.
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