Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
154.2 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
The drive from Tybee Island, GA to Augusta, GA covers 154.2 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Butler Avenue, 1st Street, State Route 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.05 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
77.1 miles from Tybee Island, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 56m drive with frequent turns across 154.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Butler Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 26 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Islands Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East President Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| General McIntosh Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Bay Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 516 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Tybee Island, GA and Augusta, GA.
Start on 10th Court
Turn right onto Butler Avenue
Continue on 1st Street
Continue on State Route 26
Continue on Islands Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Islands Expressway
Continue on East President Street
Turn right onto General McIntosh Boulevard
Continue on East Bay Street
Take the ramp slight right toward I 516 West, GA 21 North
Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
Continue on Augusta Road
Continue straight
Turn right onto South Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
Turn slight left
Turn right
Take the exit slight left
Turn right onto Millhaven Road
Continue on Milhaven Road
Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
Continue on Millhaven Road
Continue on Main Street
At the end of the road, turn right
Turn slight right
Continue on Old Savannah Road
Turn right onto Gordon Highway
Turn left onto Old Savannah Road
Turn slight left onto 12th Street
Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard
Turn left onto 11th Street
Turn left onto Walton Way
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 77.1 miles or 1h 28m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Tybee Island, 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 Tybee Island, GA
This is one driving day of about 154.2 miles and 2h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.1 mi from Tybee Island, GA · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 77.1 miles from Tybee Island, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$24.05 one way
$48.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $26.89 | $53.78 |
| premium | $4.78 | $29.01 | $58.01 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $34.14 | $68.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.19 | $7.40 |
| Efficient EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.49 | $6.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.7 | 0 | $21.59 | $9.87 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Tybee Island on Saturday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
West Columbia, SC
77 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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