Augusta, GA to Blakely, GA is 273.5 miles and takes about 5h 57m via Fall Line Freeway, GA 49, and US 27, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a mostly highway experience, making it a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you need to cover ground efficiently within the state. This route is best suited for a single-day 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
136.7 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Fall Line Freeway
92.5 mi
1h 48m
GA 49
34.4 mi
47m
US 27
28.9 mi
34m
Deans Bridge Road
27.6 mi
37m
Marshallville Road
20.3 mi
27m
Fenns Bridge Road
16.6 mi
19m
Graves Highway
10 mi
13m
US 82
9 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 92.5 mi, about 1h 48m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 44 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,932 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,365
Quietest
2 AM
~199 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Blakely, 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
51 mi·1 hr 1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
6.0 mi·7 min·Irwinton Road
13
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
1.3 mi·2 min·Jeffersonville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
0.4 mi·37 sec·Emery Road
15
Continue on US 23; US 80; US 129 Alternate; GA 19; GA 87; GA 540
2.8 mi·5 min·Emery Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on GA 540
0.8 mi·1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the left / straight / sharp right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540
1.0 mi·1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: ValdostaUse the left / straight lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540
29 mi·31 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 135Toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto US 41; GA 7; GA 127; GA 224
20 mi·27 min·Marshallville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn slight right onto GA 224
0.8 mi·1 min·GA 224
22
Continue on GA 26; GA 90
2.6 mi·4 min·Walnut Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on GA 26
1.8 mi·2 min·Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
24
Turn left onto GA 49
5.5 mi·7 min·GA 49
25
Continue on GA 49
7.0 mi·9 min·GA 49
26
Enter roundabout onto GA 49
118 ft·6 sec·GA 49
27
Continue on GA 49
4.4 mi·6 min·GA 49
28
Turn slight right onto US 280; GA 27; GA 30; GA 49
1.5 mi·3 min·East Forsyth Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Merge onto US 19; US 280; GA 3; GA 27; GA 49
0.8 mi·1 min·South Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
30
Turn right onto US 280; GA 27; GA 49
1.1 mi·1 min·US 280; GA 27; GA 49
31
Turn left onto GA 49
18 mi·24 min·GA 49
Use the left lane.
32
At end of road, turn left onto GA 45
4.9 mi·6 min·Plains Highway
33
Merge onto GA 45; GA 520
0.6 mi·52 sec·Columbus Highway
34
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.5 mi·43 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Drive
35
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi·27 sec·Roundtree Drive
36
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.3 mi·33 sec·Vine Street Northwest
37
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi·25 sec·Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Turn right onto US 82; GA 45; GA 50
0.8 mi·1 min·Graves Station Road Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Continue on US 82; GA 45; GA 50
10.0 mi·13 min·Graves Highway
Use the straight lane.
40
Continue on US 82; GA 50
9.0 mi·12 min·US 82; GA 50
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
41
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
29 mi·34 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the left lane.
42
Turn right onto GA 62 Bypass
0.5 mi·51 sec·GA 62 Bypass
Use the right lane.
43
Turn left onto US 27 Business; GA 39
0.9 mi·1 min·North Main Street
44
Enter roundabout onto US 27 Business; GA 39; GA 62
23 ft·0 sec·US 27 Business; GA 39; GA 62
45
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business; GA 39; GA 62
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 57-minute drive time, leaving Augusta in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive in Blakely with plenty of daylight. You'll have one recommended stop, but with a drive this length, you can be flexible. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 92.5-mile stretch on the Fall Line Freeway, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is around $42, so factor that into your budget. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when you're ready.
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 136.7 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.5 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 60 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.7 miles or 2h 54m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blakely, 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 273.5 miles and 5h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 92.5 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 122.7 and 272 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
122.7 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
6
123.7 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
152.9 mi into trip|~3h 12m in
Take the exit toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 135
Toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walk...
6
197.1 mi into trip|~4h 16m in|US 19; US 280; GA 3; GA 27; GA 49 / South Martin Luther King Boulevard
Merge onto US 19; US 280; GA 3; GA 27; GA 49 / South Martin Luther King Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
6
272 mi into trip|~5h 55m in|GA 62 Bypass
Turn right onto GA 62 Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.35 one way
$80.69 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg96 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.23
$45.59
$91.18
premium
$4.67
$50.27
$100.55
diesel
$5.76
$62.01
$124.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.1
1
$28.72
$13.13
Efficient EV
68.4
0
$23.93
$10.94
EV Truck/SUV
109.4
1
$38.29
$17.50
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Monday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
N 12 to 15 mph73% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 17 at 4:53AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 2:32AM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Destination
Blakely, GA
Late night
in Blakely on Monday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Sunny
N 15 to 20 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 17 at 4:53AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 2:32AM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
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 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 57m 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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 122.6
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 207.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 61% highway, so you'll spend a good portion of your time on the faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 92.5 miles on the Fall Line Freeway. After that, you'll transition to more surface road driving. Expect a mix of cruising and more local traffic as you get closer to your destination.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 92.5 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and GA 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 122.7 miles in near GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 273.5 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 122.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Top landmarks
•Augusta National Golf Club — golf course in Georgia, United States
•Augusta Canal — canal in Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
•Morris Museum of Art — museum in Augusta, Georgia, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 57m. Total distance: 273.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 92.5 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 Blakely, 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 122.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Blakely, GA before the return drive.
