Origin
Warner Robins, GA
Evening in Warner Robins on Sunday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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3h 8m
Distance
141.6 mi
228 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
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Augusta, GA
Gustavo Denuncio
Connecting Warner Robins to Augusta, this 141.6-mile journey typically takes about 3 hours and 8 minutes to complete. It is a straightforward drive that works perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $23 for fuel should cover your transit across this portion of Southeast Georgia. Because the route is compact, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, the trip offers a reliable link between these two hubs without requiring an intensive multi-day commitment.
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
70.8 miles from Warner Robins, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Expect a highway-focused experience as you navigate your way toward Augusta, with roughly 66% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Fall Line Freeway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 67.1 miles. The route transitions through a mix of high-speed highway driving and segments on US 1 and Fenns Bridge Road. This combination keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind while still allowing you to make efficient progress. Behind the wheel, you will notice the road character shifting as you move from the wider freeway sections onto the more localized paths.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and US 1. 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 Draper Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 141.6 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 (Draper Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles (Green Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Draper Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto Green Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
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
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Line Freeway | 67.1 mi | 1h 21m |
| US 1 | 26.8 mi | 36m |
| Fenns Bridge Road | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| Hawkinsville Road | 8 mi | 11m |
| Irwinton Road | 6 mi | 7m |
| Emery Highway | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| 15th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Warner Robins, GA and Augusta, GA.
Start on Trinity Drive
Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
Turn right onto Draper Street
At end of road, turn right onto GA 247 Connector
Turn left onto North Pleasant Hill Road
Turn right onto Green Street
Turn left onto North Davis Drive
Turn left onto US 129; GA 247
Continue on US 41; US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 247
Enter roundabout onto US 41; GA 247
Continue on US 41; GA 247
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
Take the exit onto GA 540
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540
At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540
Turn right onto US 23; GA 19; GA 540
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
Enter roundabout onto GA 88; GA 540
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
Turn left onto US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17; GA 88
Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 540
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4
Continue on GA 4
Turn slight left onto GA 4
Turn right onto GA 4
Continue on Walton Way
Arrive at destination
Since this is a relatively short drive, you can easily complete the trip with just one planned stop to stretch your legs or grab a snack. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure your 3-hour and 8-minute travel time stays consistent. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge when transitioning off the Fall Line Freeway, as the availability of stations may fluctuate once you shift onto Fenns Bridge Road. Because the route is manageable in a single day, use your flexibility to time your arrival in Augusta to avoid local rush hour traffic. Planning for that single stop midway through the drive will help keep you alert and refreshed until you reach your destination.
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.
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 70.8 miles or 1h 35m 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.
Open the route before leaving Warner Robins, 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 Warner Robins, GA
This is one driving day of about 141.6 miles and 3h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.8 mi from Warner Robins, GA · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 70.8 miles from Warner Robins, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.1 miles.
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
$22.66 one way
$45.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
| premium | $4.78 | $26.64 | $53.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.46 | $62.92 |
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: 49.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.87 | $6.80 |
| Efficient EV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.39 | $5.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.82 | $9.06 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Warner Robins on Sunday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
62°F
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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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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