Trip from Toccoa, GA to Augusta, GA

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

133.8 mi

215 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 22m ★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m

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

city in and the county seat of Stephens County, Georgia, United States

Toccoa, GA

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Downtown Augusta, GA, GA

Augusta, GA

Gustavo Denuncio

Trip Overview

The drive from Toccoa, GA to Augusta, GA covers 133.8 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Big A Road, Augusta Road, College Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.41 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

66.9 miles from Toccoa, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 133.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Big A Road 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 Toccoa, GA to Augusta, GA is easy. At 2h 31m 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 Toccoa, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Big A Road Unavailable Refreshing
Augusta Road Unavailable Refreshing
College Street Unavailable Refreshing
Athens Highway Unavailable Refreshing
College Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Elbert Street Unavailable Refreshing
Heard Street Unavailable Refreshing
Washington Highway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Big A Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Currahee Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Currahee Street
2

Turn right onto South Big A Road

17 mi · 23 min · South Big A Road
3

Continue on Augusta Road

7.6 mi · 8 min · Augusta Road
4

Continue on College Street

3.1 mi · 3 min · College Street
5

Turn left

2.4 mi · 2 min
6

At the end of the road, turn left

17 mi · 19 min
7

Turn right onto Athens Highway

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Athens Highway
8

Continue on College Avenue

1.2 mi · 1 min · College Avenue
9

Continue on Elbert Street

0.7 mi · 48 sec · Elbert Street
10

Continue on Heard Street

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Heard Street
11

Continue on Elbert Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Elbert Street
12

Continue on Washington Highway

9.6 mi · 13 min · Washington Highway
13

Continue on Elberton Highway

6.8 mi · 9 min · Elberton Highway
14

Continue on North Hulin Avenue

1.8 mi · 2 min · North Hulin Avenue
15

Continue on Tignall Road

7.4 mi · 10 min · Tignall Road
16

Continue on Tignall Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tignall Road
17

Turn left

0.6 mi · 44 sec
18

Turn right

22 mi · 27 min
19

Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I-20 East: Augusta
20

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

27 mi · 28 min · Carl Sanders Highway
21

Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

0.3 mi · 39 sec · GA 28: Augusta
22

Keep slight right

482 ft · 12 sec
23

Turn straight onto Washington Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
24

Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway
25

Continue on Greene Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Greene Street
26

Turn right onto 11th Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · 11th Street
27

Turn right onto Walton Way

226 ft · 4 sec · Walton Way
28

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 66.9 miles from Toccoa, GA, or about 1h 15m 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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.9 miles or 1h 15m 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 4m

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 Toccoa, 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 Toccoa, GA

This is one driving day of about 133.8 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Toccoa, 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 66.9 mi from Toccoa, GA · 1h 15m into the drive

Downtown Mauldin, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mauldin, SC

67 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

Mauldin, SC

Fuel and coffee

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

Mauldin, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.9 miles from Toccoa, 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

$21.41 one way

$42.83 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $23.33 $46.66
premium $4.78 $25.17 $50.34
diesel $5.64 $29.73 $59.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.1 0 $14.05 $6.42
Efficient EV 33.5 0 $11.71 $5.35
EV Truck/SUV 53.5 0 $18.73 $8.56

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Toccoa, GA

Afternoon in Toccoa on Monday

Local time

12:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, GA

Afternoon in Augusta on Monday

Local time

12:39 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

1 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

2h 31m 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 Toccoa, GA to Augusta, GA covers 133.8 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Big A Road, Augusta Road, College Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.9 miles from Toccoa, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.41 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 Toccoa, GA to Augusta, GA is easy. At 2h 31m 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 Toccoa, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Toccoa, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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