Origin
Zebulon, GA
Afternoon in Zebulon on Thursday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Zebulon, GA to Augusta, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
167 mi
269 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Zebulon, GA to Augusta, GA covers 167 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Barnesville Street, Griffin Street, Zebulon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.12 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
83.5 miles from Zebulon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 167 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 54m drive with frequent turns across 167 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Barnesville Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Zebulon, GA to Augusta, GA is easy. At 2h 54m 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 Zebulon, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barnesville Street | — | — |
| Griffin Street | — | — |
| Zebulon Road | — | — |
| South Hill Street | — | — |
| Crescent Road | — | — |
| Kincaid Avenue | — | — |
| East College Street | — | — |
| Hamilton Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Barnesville Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zebulon, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on Main Street
92 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Barnesville Street
325 ft
·
15 sec
·
Barnesville Street
3
Turn left onto Griffin Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Griffin Street
4
Continue on Zebulon Road
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Zebulon Road
5
Continue on South Hill Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Hill Street
6
Turn sharp right onto Crescent Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Crescent Road
7
Continue on Kincaid Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kincaid Avenue
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto East College Street
85 ft
·
7 sec
·
East College Street
9
Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Memorial Drive
11
Continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
10.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
13
Continue on West 3rd Street
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West 3rd Street
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 3rd Street
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 3rd Street
15
Exit the roundabout onto West 3rd Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West 3rd Street
16
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East 3rd Street
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
18
Exit the roundabout
13 mi
·
19 min
19
Turn left onto South Warren Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Warren Street
20
Turn slight right onto Madison Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Madison Street
21
Continue on Madison Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Madison Road
22
Continue on Madison Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Street
23
Keep slight left
19 mi
·
26 min
24
Take the ramp right toward I-20 East: Augusta
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I-20 East: Augusta
25
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
26
Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
85 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
27
Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GA 28: Augusta
28
Keep slight right
482 ft
·
12 sec
29
Turn straight onto Washington Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
30
Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Calhoun Expressway
31
Continue on Greene Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Greene Street
32
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
11th Street
33
Turn right onto Walton Way
226 ft
·
4 sec
·
Walton Way
34
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 83.5 miles from Zebulon, GA, or about 1h 27m 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 37 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.5 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
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Open the route before leaving Zebulon, 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 Zebulon, GA
This is one driving day of about 167 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Zebulon, 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 83.5 mi from Zebulon, GA · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.5 miles from Zebulon, 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
$26.12 one way
$52.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $28.55 | $57.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $30.91 | $61.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.87 | $73.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.54 | $8.02 |
| Efficient EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.61 | $6.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.38 | $10.69 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Augusta, GA
Afternoon in Augusta on Thursday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Madison, GA
84 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 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 54m 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 Zebulon, GA to Augusta, GA covers 167 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Barnesville Street, Griffin Street, Zebulon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.5 miles from Zebulon, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.12 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 Zebulon, GA to Augusta, GA is easy. At 2h 54m 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 Zebulon, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Zebulon, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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