Origin
Tybee Island, GA
Evening in Tybee Island on Sunday
Local time
8:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tybee Island, GA to Augusta, GA
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
138.8 mi
223 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
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6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tybee Island, GA
Dominik Gryzbon
Augusta, GA
Gustavo Denuncio
Trip Overview
Traveling from the coast at Tybee Island to the inland city of Augusta covers 138.8 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 11 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a one-day excursion, allowing you to transition from the Southeast coast to the interior of Georgia without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $22 for fuel to complete the journey. With only one recommended stop, you can easily maintain a steady pace throughout the day. The route provides a straightforward connection between two distinct parts of the state, making it an efficient choice for your travel plans.
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
69.4 miles from Tybee Island, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 138.8-mile path. Roughly 59% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a consistent flow before you transition to more localized roads. You will encounter a variety of surfaces, including segments of GA 21, Main Street, and GA 56, which keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 41.9 miles on GA 21. As you progress, the road environment shifts, offering a balance between fast-moving highway sections and the more technical navigation required on local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 80; GA 26 / Butler Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.8 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (US 80; GA 26 / Butler Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (Islands Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 80; GA 26 / Butler Avenue
Turn right onto US 80; GA 26 / Butler Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
11.5 mi into trip
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~18m in
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Islands Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto Islands Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
19.8 mi into trip
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~32m in
Take the ramp toward I 516 West, GA 21 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 516 West, GA 21 North
5
20 mi into trip
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~33m in
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I 516; GA 21; GA 25 / William F. Lynes Parkway
Merge onto I 516; GA 21; GA 25 / William F. Lynes Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
4
119.7 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
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GA 56
At end of road, turn right onto GA 56
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 21 | 41.9 mi | 48m |
| Main Street | 19.5 mi | 26m |
| GA 56 | 15.5 mi | 22m |
| Augusta Road | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| State Route 26 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Millhaven Road | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| GA 24 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Islands Expressway | 5.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
GA 21
— 41.9 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tybee Island, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on 10th Court
130 ft
·
7 sec
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10th Court
2
Turn right onto US 80; GA 26
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Butler Avenue
3
Continue on US 80; GA 26
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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1st Street
4
Continue on US 80; GA 26
7.6 mi
·
11 min
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State Route 26
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on US 80; GA 26
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Islands Expressway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Islands Expressway
2.8 mi
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4 min
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Islands Expressway
7
Continue on East President Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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East President Street
Use the none lane.
8
Turn right onto General McIntosh Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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General McIntosh Boulevard
9
Continue on East Bay Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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East Bay Street
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 516 West, GA 21 North
11
Merge onto I 516; GA 21; GA 25
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
William F. Lynes Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on GA 21
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
42 mi
·
48 min
·
GA 21; I 3 FUT
Use the none lane.
14
Turn right onto GA 21 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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South Main Street
15
Continue on US 301 Business; GA 73; GA 21 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Street
16
Turn slight left onto US 301 Business; GA 73
299 ft
·
6 sec
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US 301 Business; GA 73
17
Turn right onto US 301; GA 73 Loop
4.5 mi
·
5 min
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US 301; GA 73 Loop
18
Take the exit onto GA 24
5.4 mi
·
7 min
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GA 24
19
Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Millhaven Road
20
Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Milhaven Road
21
Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Girard Millhaven Road
22
Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Millhaven Road
23
Continue on GA 23
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Main Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto GA 56
15 mi
·
22 min
·
GA 56
25
Turn slight right
395 ft
·
17 sec
26
Continue on Old Savannah Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Savannah Road
27
Turn right onto US 1; US 25; US 78; US 278; GA 10; GA 121
438 ft
·
10 sec
·
Gordon Highway
28
Turn left onto Old Savannah Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Savannah Road
29
Turn slight left onto 12th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
30
Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Laney Walker Boulevard
31
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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11th Street
32
Turn left onto Walton Way
282 ft
·
12 sec
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Walton Way
33
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
For the best experience, plan to depart early in the day to take advantage of the 3-hour and 11-minute drive time. Since the route is manageable in a single day, you have the flexibility to adjust your schedule to avoid peak local traffic. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, keeping in mind the $22 estimate, and aim to utilize your one recommended stop to break up the transition between GA 21 and the later portions of the route. Because the drive involves a mix of highway and local roads, stay alert when switching from the 41.9-mile stretch on GA 21 onto the secondary roads. This approach ensures you arrive in Augusta feeling refreshed rather than fatigued.
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 69.4 miles from Tybee Island, GA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.9 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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.4 miles or 1h 33m 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 32m
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 Tybee Island, 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 Tybee Island, GA
This is one driving day of about 138.8 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tybee Island, 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 GA 21 for about 41.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.4 mi from Tybee Island, GA · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 69.4 miles from Tybee Island, 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
$22.21 one way
$44.43 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $24.20 | $48.41 |
| premium | $4.78 | $26.11 | $52.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.84 | $61.67 |
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: 48.6 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 | 41.6 | 0 | $14.57 | $6.66 |
| Efficient EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.43 | $8.88 |
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 Sunday
Local time
8:13 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
2 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
3h 11m 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 Tybee Island, GA to Augusta, GA covers 138.8 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 21, Main Street, GA 56. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.4 miles from Tybee Island, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.21 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.8 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (US 80; GA 26 / Butler Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (Islands Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Tybee Island, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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