Trip from Whitemarsh Island, GA to Augusta, GA

Drive Time

Distance

129.6 mi

209 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 49m ★

6 AM

3h 0m

8 AM

3h 23m

10 AM

3h 8m

12 PM

3h 6m

3 PM

3h 9m

5 PM

3h 22m

8 PM

2h 53m

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

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Augusta, GA

Gustavo Denuncio

Trip Overview

The drive from Whitemarsh Island, GA to Augusta, GA covers 129.6 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on GA 21, Main Street, GA 56 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.9 miles on GA 21. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.74 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

64.8 miles from Whitemarsh Island, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Whitemarsh Island, GA to Augusta, GA covers 129.6 miles and takes about 3h, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 36 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Bradley Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Whitemarsh Island Drive): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | Bradley Point Road

Turn left onto Bradley Point Road

Navigation decision point

1.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | Whitemarsh Island Drive

Turn right onto Whitemarsh Island Drive

Navigation decision point

10.6 mi into trip | ~21m 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

10.9 mi into trip | ~21m in | 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 straight / slight right lanes.

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
Millhaven Road	7.5 mi	10m
GA 24	5.4 mi	7m
US 301	4.5 mi	5m
Girard Millhaven Road	3.4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: GA 21 — 41.9 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

111 ft · 10 sec · this road

Turn right

182 ft · 13 sec

Continue on Commodore Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Commodore Drive

Turn left onto Bradley Point Road

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Bradley Point Road

At end of road, turn left onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Johnny Mercer Boulevard

Turn right onto Whitemarsh Island Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Whitemarsh Island Drive

Turn right onto US 80; GA 26

0.3 mi · 25 sec · US 80; GA 26

Turn straight

0.2 mi · 39 sec

Turn straight onto Islands Expressway

2.6 mi · 4 min · Islands Expressway

Continue on East President Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · East President Street

Turn right onto General McIntosh Boulevard

0.3 mi · 38 sec · General McIntosh Boulevard

Continue on East Bay Street

2.7 mi · 4 min · East Bay Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 516 West, GA 21 North

Merge onto I 516; GA 21; GA 25

1.1 mi · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on GA 21

13 mi · 17 min · Augusta Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT

42 mi · 48 min · GA 21; I 3 FUT

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto GA 21 Business

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Continue on US 301 Business; GA 73; GA 21 Business

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn slight left onto US 301 Business; GA 73

299 ft · 6 sec · US 301 Business; GA 73

Turn right onto US 301; GA 73 Loop

4.5 mi · 5 min · US 301; GA 73 Loop

Take the exit onto GA 24

5.4 mi · 7 min · GA 24

Turn right onto Millhaven Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Millhaven Road

Continue on Milhaven Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Milhaven Road

Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road

3.4 mi · 4 min · Girard Millhaven Road

Continue on Millhaven Road

5.6 mi · 7 min · Millhaven Road

Continue on GA 23

19 mi · 26 min · Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto GA 56

15 mi · 22 min · GA 56

Turn slight right

395 ft · 17 sec

Continue on Old Savannah Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Old Savannah Road

Turn right onto US 1; US 25; US 78; US 278; GA 10; GA 121

438 ft · 10 sec · Gordon Highway

Turn left onto Old Savannah Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road

Turn slight left onto 12th Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · 12th Street

Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Laney Walker Boulevard

Turn left onto 11th Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · 11th Street

Turn left onto Walton Way

282 ft · 12 sec · Walton Way

Arrive at destination

Walton Way

Trip Plan

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 64.8 miles from Whitemarsh Island, GA, or about 1h 27m 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.8 miles or 1h 27m 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 23m

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 Whitemarsh 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 Whitemarsh Island, GA

This is one driving day of about 129.6 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Whitemarsh 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 64.8 mi from Whitemarsh Island, GA · 1h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Columbia, SC

65 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.

West Columbia, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.8 miles from Whitemarsh 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Pulaski National Monument

National Monument

For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.74 one way

$41.48 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$22.60	$45.20
premium	$4.78	$24.38	$48.76
diesel	$5.64	$28.79	$57.59

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: 45.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.9	$13.61	$6.22
Efficient EV	32.4	$11.34	$5.18
EV Truck/SUV	51.8	$18.14	$8.29

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Whitemarsh Island, GA

Afternoon in Whitemarsh Island on Monday

Local time

2:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, GA

Afternoon in Augusta on Monday

Local time

2:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 6 mph 0% chance 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

20 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

3h on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Whitemarsh Island, GA to Augusta, GA covers 129.6 miles and takes about 3h 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 64.8 miles from Whitemarsh Island, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.74 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 is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Whitemarsh Island, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Whitemarsh Island, GA to Augusta, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Augusta, GA

National Parks Near This Route

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Whitemarsh Island, GA

Augusta, GA

Same local time

20 degrees warmer at arrival

3h on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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