This 150.8-mile drive from Augusta, GA to Abbeville, GA is a manageable 3-hour and 30-minute journey, making it an ideal one-day trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Deans Bridge Road and GA 117, with a smaller portion on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive experience, suggesting you'll be navigating smaller roads rather than high-speed interstates. This trip is perfect for a leisurely day out without needing an overnight stay.
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
75.4 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Deans Bridge Road
27.6 mi
37m
GA 117
21.5 mi
31m
Fenns Bridge Road
16.6 mi
19m
Carter Road
14.9 mi
20m
North 4th Street
14.4 mi
17m
Abbeville Highway
13.7 mi
18m
Fall Line Freeway
12.3 mi
14m
Telfair Street
8.1 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
Deans Bridge Road
— 27.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Abbeville, GA.
1
Start on Walton Way
0.8 mi·1 min·Walton Way
2
Turn left onto 15th Street
2.0 mi·3 min·15th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn straight onto GA 4
0.7 mi·1 min·Milledgeville Road
4
Continue on GA 4
28 mi·37 min·Deans Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 540
2.4 mi·4 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto GA 88; GA 540
17 mi·19 min·Fenns Bridge Road
7
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
6.4 mi·7 min·Fall Line Freeway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
0.6 mi·40 sec·Fall Line Freeway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
3.6 mi·4 min·Fall Line Freeway
10
Enter roundabout onto GA 24; GA 540
146 ft·1 sec·Fall Line Freeway
11
Continue on GA 24; GA 540
1.7 mi·2 min·Fall Line Freeway
12
Turn left onto GA 15
0.9 mi·1 min·Sparta Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on GA 15
3.2 mi·5 min·North Harris Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on GA 15
0.6 mi·1 min·North Main Street
15
Turn slight left onto GA 15
14 mi·17 min·North 4th Street
Use the slight left lane.
16
Continue on GA 15
1.4 mi·1 min·West Marcus Street
17
Turn right onto US 319; GA 31
1.3 mi·1 min·West Elm Street
18
Continue on US 319; GA 31
15 mi·20 min·Carter Road
19
Turn right onto US 80; US 319; GA 26; GA 29; GA 31
1.4 mi·2 min·Central Drive
20
Continue on US 80; US 319; GA 26; GA 29; GA 31
0.2 mi·23 sec·East Jackson Street
21
Turn left onto South Union Street
329 ft·11 sec·South Union Street
22
Continue on East Madison Street
0.6 mi·1 min·East Madison Street
23
Turn left onto US 441; GA 19
420 ft·10 sec·South Jefferson Street
24
Turn right onto US 319; US 441; GA 31
0.2 mi·26 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
25
Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31
8.1 mi·12 min·Telfair Street
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit onto GA 117
137 ft·4 sec·GA 117
27
Turn right onto GA 117
21 mi·31 min·GA 117
28
Turn left onto US 23; US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 87; GA 117
0.4 mi·56 sec·Oak Street
29
Turn right onto GA 87; GA 117
1.1 mi·2 min·Griffin Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Continue on GA 87; GA 117
0.9 mi·1 min·Rhine Highway
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn right onto GA 87
14 mi·18 min·Abbeville Highway
32
Turn right onto US 280; GA 30
2.5 mi·3 min·Rhine-Abbeville Highway
33
Continue on US 280; GA 30
1.1 mi·1 min·East Main Street
34
Turn left onto US 129; GA 11
92 ft·2 sec·South Broad Street
35
Arrive at destination
US 129; GA 11
Trip Plan
For this 150.8-mile trip, departing in the morning will give you ample daylight to enjoy the drive and make your single recommended stop. Since it's a relatively short 3-hour and 30-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave when you please. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you'll be on local roads for much of the trip, and budget around $24 for gas. A helpful tip for this route is to be prepared for the frequent turns; consider downloading offline maps in case cell service is spotty on the less-traveled sections of GA 117 and Fenns Bridge Road.
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 75.4 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.6 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 33 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.4 miles or 1h 40m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbeville, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Augusta, 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 Augusta, GA
This is one driving day of about 150.8 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Augusta, 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 Deans Bridge Road for about 27.6 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 131.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|15th Street
Turn left onto 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
56.4 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
57 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
62.3 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|GA 15 / Sparta Road
Turn left onto GA 15 / Sparta Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
131.4 mi into trip|~3h 2m in|GA 87; GA 117 / Griffin Avenue
Turn right onto GA 87; GA 117 / Griffin Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.58 one way
$47.16 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$25.78
$51.57
premium
$4.70
$27.91
$55.82
diesel
$5.61
$33.29
$66.59
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: 52.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.2
0
$15.83
$7.24
Efficient EV
37.7
0
$13.20
$6.03
EV Truck/SUV
60.3
0
$21.11
$9.65
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Abbeville, GA
Late night
in Abbeville on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 30m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is decidedly turn-heavy, indicating a route that winds through local landscapes rather than straight-line highways. With only 22% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on roads like Deans Bridge Road and Fenns Bridge Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 27.6 miles on Deans Bridge Road, offering a brief period of less frequent turns. As you progress, anticipate a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments as you transition between different local thoroughfares.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.6 mi on Deans Bridge Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near 15th Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 150.8 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 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 57 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 150.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.6 miles on Deans Bridge Road. 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 Abbeville, 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 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 57 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Abbeville, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
