Origin
Suwanee, GA
Night in Suwanee on Sunday
Local time
11:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suwanee, GA to Augusta, GA
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
145.9 mi
235 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
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6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Suwanee, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Suwanee, GA to Augusta, GA covers 145.9 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Buford Highway, McGinnis Ferry Road, Lawrenceville Suwanee Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.35 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.9 miles from Suwanee, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 47m drive with frequent turns across 145.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Buford Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Suwanee, GA to Augusta, GA is easy. At 2h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Suwanee, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Buford Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McGinnis Ferry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lawrenceville Suwanee Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Duluth Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 29 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| University Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Outer Loop 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 78 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Buford Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suwanee, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on Buford Highway
154 ft
·
3 sec
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Buford Highway
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buford Highway
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Buford Highway
3
Exit the roundabout onto Buford Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Buford Highway
4
Turn left onto McGinnis Ferry Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
McGinnis Ferry Road
5
Turn right onto Lawrenceville Suwanee Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
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Lawrenceville Suwanee Road
6
Turn left onto Duluth Highway
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Duluth Highway
7
Take the ramp left toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder
8
Merge slight left onto University Parkway
34 mi
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41 min
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University Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell
10
Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
6.2 mi
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7 min
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Outer Loop 10
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
12
Continue on Lexington Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
13
Continue on Lexington Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lexington Highway
14
Continue on Lexington Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lexington Road
15
Continue on Athens Road
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Athens Road
16
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
17
Continue on Washington Road
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Washington Road
18
Continue on Lexington Road
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Lexington Road
19
Turn right
22 mi
·
27 min
20
Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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I-20 East: Augusta
21
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
27 mi
·
28 min
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Carl Sanders Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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GA 28: Augusta
23
Keep slight right
482 ft
·
12 sec
24
Turn straight onto Washington Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
25
Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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Calhoun Expressway
26
Continue on Greene Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Greene Street
27
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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11th Street
28
Turn right onto Walton Way
226 ft
·
4 sec
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Walton Way
29
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.9 miles from Suwanee, GA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.9 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 17m
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 Suwanee, 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 Suwanee, GA
This is one driving day of about 145.9 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Suwanee, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.9 mi from Suwanee, GA · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.9 miles from Suwanee, 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
$23.35 one way
$46.70 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $25.44 | $50.88 |
| premium | $4.78 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.41 | $64.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.32 | $7.00 |
| Efficient EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.77 | $5.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.43 | $9.34 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Night in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
11:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Greenville, SC
73 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 47m 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 Suwanee, GA to Augusta, GA covers 145.9 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Buford Highway, McGinnis Ferry Road, Lawrenceville Suwanee Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.9 miles from Suwanee, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.35 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.
The drive from Suwanee, GA to Augusta, GA is easy. At 2h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Suwanee, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Suwanee, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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