Trip from Thomasville, GA to Augusta, GA

Drive Time

5h 49m

Distance

272 mi

438 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 36m ★

6 AM

5h 49m

8 AM

6h 16m

10 AM

5h 59m

12 PM

5h 56m

3 PM

6h 0m

5 PM

6h 14m

8 PM

5h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Thomasville, GA

Mark Stebnicki

Augusta, GA

Gustavo Denuncio

Trip Overview

Connecting Thomasville to Augusta via a 272-mile trek, this journey typically takes about 5 hours and 49 minutes of driving time. Because the route is categorized as a highway-focused drive, it is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $44 for fuel to complete the transit across Georgia's Southeast region. While the drive is straightforward, planning for at least one dedicated stop will help keep you refreshed behind the wheel. Choosing this path provides a reliable link between these two cities, offering a practical way to traverse the state efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

136 miles from Thomasville, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip defined by efficiency, as roughly 68% of your journey takes place on highways. You will rely on a combination of the Fall Line Freeway, I-75, and US 1 to make steady progress toward your destination. A significant portion of your time will be spent on the Fall Line Freeway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 70.9 miles. This layout creates a consistent, highway-centric experience that favors steady speeds over technical, winding backroads. Prepare for a drive that balances major infrastructure with regional connectors, keeping the focus squarely on moving you from the southern part of the state to the east.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Fall Line Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 70.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and I 75. 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 South Crawford Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 272 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 (South Crawford Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 81 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 140.5 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Crawford Street

Turn left onto South Crawford Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

81 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Turn left toward GA 300 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward GA 300 North

140.5 mi into trip | ~3h in | I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah

148.1 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in | GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Take the exit onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 16 East: Savannah

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Savannah

148.8 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in | GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Thomasville, GA to Augusta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.

Savannah

140.5 mi in | ~3h | via I 75; GA 540

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Fall Line Freeway	70.9 mi	1h 25m
I 75	57.1 mi	1h 1m
US 1	26.8 mi	36m
Cordele Road	26.4 mi	36m
Thigpen Trail	19.3 mi	26m
Fenns Bridge Road	16.5 mi	19m
GA 202	15.5 mi	21m
GA 112	12.1 mi	16m

Longest stretch: Fall Line Freeway — 70.9 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thomasville, GA and Augusta, GA.

Start on Remington Avenue

382 ft · 16 sec · Remington Avenue

Turn left onto South Crawford Street

506 ft · 21 sec · South Crawford Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto East Jackson Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Jackson Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Glenwood Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Glenwood Drive

Use the left lane.

Continue on Glenwood Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · Glenwood Drive

Continue on County Line Road

2.7 mi · 4 min · County Line Road

Continue on GA 202

6.5 mi · 8 min · GA 202

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 202

9.1 mi · 12 min · GA 202

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on Thigpen Trail

19 mi · 26 min · Thigpen Trail

Turn right onto GA 112

2.3 mi · 3 min · GA 112

Use the sharp left / slight right lanes.

Turn right

99 ft · 3 sec

Keep slight left at fork

278 ft · 5 sec

Turn straight onto GA 112

9.8 mi · 13 min · GA 112

Turn right onto East Pine Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · East Pine Street

Turn left onto GA 33

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 33; GA 112

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway

Turn left onto GA 33

26 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto US 41; GA 7

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 41; GA 7

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward GA 300 North Use the left lane.

Merge onto GA 300

1.6 mi · 2 min · GA 300

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I-75 North: Macon Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 75

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 75

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540

7.6 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto GA 540

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Savannah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49 Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540

524 ft · 15 sec · North Avenue

Turn right onto US 23; GA 19; GA 540

2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Emery Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540

1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on GA 57; GA 540

6.0 mi · 7 min · Irwinton Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 57; GA 540

51 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto GA 88; GA 540

141 ft · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

Continue on GA 88; GA 540

3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540

0.6 mi · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540

6.5 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

Continue on GA 88; GA 540

17 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

Use the none lane.

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.

Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 540

27 mi · 36 min · US 1; GA 4; GA 540

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road

Continue on GA 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

Turn slight left onto GA 4

1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto GA 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · Walton Way

Use the none lane.

Continue on Walton Way

282 ft · 12 sec · Walton Way

Arrive at destination

Walton Way

Trip Plan

To ensure a smooth transition between Thomasville and Augusta, aim to start your journey early in the day to avoid potential traffic fluctuations. Since the total drive time is nearly six hours, pacing yourself is essential; plan for at least one substantial break to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep in mind that with $44 set aside for gas, it is wise to monitor your fuel levels before hitting the longest 70.9-mile stretch on the Fall Line Freeway. Because this route is designed for a single day of travel, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference. Keep a close eye on your road signage when transitioning between the Fall Line Freeway, I-75, and US 1 to ensure you remain on the optimal path.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 136 miles from Thomasville, GA, or about 2h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 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 80 miles or 1h 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 136 miles or 2h 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Thomasville, 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 Thomasville, GA

This is one driving day of about 272 miles and 5h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Thomasville, 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 70.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 136 mi from Thomasville, GA · 2h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Abbeville, GA

136 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

Abbeville, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Abbeville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 136 miles from Thomasville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.9 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

$43.53 one way

$87.06 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$47.43	$94.86
premium	$4.78	$51.17	$102.33
diesel	$5.64	$60.43	$120.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	81.6	1	$28.56	$13.06
Efficient EV	68	0	$23.80	$10.88
EV Truck/SUV	108.8	1	$38.08	$17.41

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

Thomasville, GA

Evening in Thomasville on Sunday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, GA

Evening in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

64°F

Abbeville, GA

136 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

26 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

5h 49m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Thomasville, GA to Augusta, GA covers 272 miles and takes about 5h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Fall Line Freeway, I 75, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 136 miles from Thomasville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Thomasville, GA to Augusta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.

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Trip from Thomasville, GA to Augusta, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Augusta, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Thomasville, GA

Augusta, GA

Same local time

26 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 49m on the road

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