Spanning 267.2 miles across Georgia, this journey from Arlington to Augusta takes approximately 4 hours and 34 minutes of active driving time. Because the route consists entirely of local roads like Depot Street, Newton Road, and Albany Highway, you should expect a slower pace than an interstate trek. It is perfectly manageable as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Budget roughly $43 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Southeast locations. While the drive is straightforward, the lack of highway travel means you will be navigating local infrastructure for the duration of your trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133.3 miles from Arlington, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Fall Line Freeway
70.9 mi
1h 25m
I 75
57.1 mi
1h 1m
US 1
26.8 mi
36m
GA 300
21.9 mi
27m
Leary Road
17.3 mi
24m
Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi
19m
Cordele Road
13.8 mi
17m
Pioneer Road
12.9 mi
19m
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 70.9 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, GA and Augusta, GA.
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Start on GA 62
13 mi·19 min·Pioneer Road
2
Turn right onto GA 37; GA 62
241 ft·4 sec·Depot Street
3
Continue on GA 37; GA 62
0.1 mi·9 sec·Newton Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 37; GA 62
0.8 mi·1 min·Albany Highway
5
Continue on GA 62
17 mi·24 min·Leary Road
6
Turn left onto GA 62; GA 91
3.8 mi·5 min·Newton Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto GA 234
3.0 mi·5 min·West Oakridge Drive
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on GA 234
0.8 mi·1 min·Moultrie Road
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·40 sec
Toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
10
Merge onto US 19; GA 3; GA 300
1.6 mi·2 min·Liberty Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 2AToward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
12
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
0.2 mi·28 sec·Sylvester Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Cordele Road
14 mi·17 min·Cordele Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on GA 300
22 mi·27 min·GA 300
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I-75 North: MaconUse the left lane.
17
Merge onto I 75
57 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540
7.6 mi·8 min·Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Macon, SavannahUse the straight lane.
19
Take the exit onto GA 540
0.7 mi·1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Exit 165Toward I 16 East: SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540
1.1 mi·1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49Use the left lane.
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540
524 ft·15 sec·North Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 23; GA 19; GA 540
2.8 mi·5 min·Emery Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
0.3 mi·35 sec·Emery Road
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
1.3 mi·2 min·Jeffersonville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
6.0 mi·7 min·Irwinton Road
26
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
51 mi·1 hr 1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Enter roundabout onto GA 88; GA 540
141 ft·2 sec·Fall Line Freeway
28
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
3.5 mi·4 min·Fall Line Freeway
29
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
0.6 mi·41 sec·Fall Line Freeway
30
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
6.5 mi·7 min·Fall Line Freeway
31
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
17 mi·19 min·Fenns Bridge Road
32
Turn left onto US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17; GA 88
2.4 mi·4 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 540
27 mi·36 min·US 1; GA 4; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
34
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4
0.8 mi·1 min·Deans Bridge Road
35
Continue on GA 4
0.7 mi·1 min·Milledgeville Road
36
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi·3 min·15th Street
37
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi·1 min·Walton Way
38
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft·12 sec·Walton Way
39
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and break up the monotony of the local roads. Departing early in the morning is your best strategy to navigate through local traffic and reach Augusta before the end of the day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads often lack the frequent service plazas found on major interstates; ensure you have your $43 fuel budget ready for fill-ups along the way. Because the route relies on local streets rather than highways, use a reliable GPS to stay on track through the various turns along Depot Street and Albany Highway. The flexibility of a single-day trip means you can easily adjust your pace to accommodate local road conditions as they arise.
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 133.3 miles from Arlington, GA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 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 59 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.3 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 33m
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 Arlington, 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 Arlington, GA
This is one driving day of about 266.6 miles and 5h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Arlington, 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 70.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 31.1 and 143.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
31.1 mi into trip|~45m in|GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road
Turn left onto GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
40.6 mi into trip|~1h in
Take the exit toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2A
Toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
8
135.1 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
7
142.7 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 165
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
8
143.5 mi into trip|~2h 59m in|GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
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
Use the left lane.
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.69 one way
$83.38 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$45.58
$91.17
premium
$4.70
$49.34
$98.68
diesel
$5.61
$58.86
$117.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80
0
$27.99
$12.80
Efficient EV
66.7
0
$23.33
$10.66
EV Truck/SUV
106.6
1
$37.32
$17.06
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Arlington, GA
Morning
in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Morning
in Augusta on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
25 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
5h 39m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 147.1
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will spend your time navigating local connectors, which requires more active attention behind the wheel compared to a standard freeway commute. The character of the road remains consistent throughout the 267.2-mile journey, favoring smaller thoroughfares over major transit corridors. Because you are avoiding larger highways, the drive offers a different perspective of the Georgia landscape, keeping you on local paths from start to finish. Be prepared for a steady, hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local connectivity over rapid transit.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.9 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.1 miles in near GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 266.6 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 31.1 miles (GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.1 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arlington, GA and Augusta, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Tifton and Savannah.
Augusta is a city in Georgia's Classic Heartland. Due to its location inland on the Savannah River, Augusta was a city of major strategic importance by the end of the Civil War. It was spared most of the destruction of many other southern cities, so there are many old buildings and landmarks. Augusta is also home to the Augusta National Golf Club, one of the world's most prestigious and exclusive golf clubs, which plays host to the Masters golf tournament.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 39m. Total distance: 266.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.9 miles on Fall Line Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Augusta, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.1 miles (GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.1 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Augusta, GA before the return drive.
