Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Blythe, GA
Marcella Soáres
This short 19.8-mile drive from Augusta, GA to Blythe, GA takes about 30 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily be on local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a straightforward local excursion. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $3, so you won't need to worry about significant expenses for this short hop. Given its brevity, you can easily fit this into your schedule without needing an overnight stay. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a glimpse into the local landscape of Georgia. It's a simple, direct journey that's easy to manage.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Deans Bridge Road | 15 mi | 21m |
| 15th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Blythe Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Walton Way | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Milledgeville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Gin House Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Blythe, GA.
Start on Walton Way
Turn left onto 15th Street
Turn straight onto GA 4
Continue on GA 4
Turn left
At end of road, turn right onto GA 88
Turn left onto Church Street
Turn right onto CR 602
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto GA 88 / Blythe Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 602 / Gin House Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.15 one way
$6.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
| premium | $4.78 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Augusta on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Evening in Blythe on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15 miles on Deans Bridge Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. You'll navigate using Deans Bridge Road, 15th Street, and Blythe Road. This isn't a high-speed journey; instead, it feels more like navigating through local communities. The road profile suggests a need for attention to navigation as you'll be making frequent adjustments.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near 15th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (GA 88 / Blythe Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
632 ft
Total Descent
321 ft
Highest Point
468 ft
~18.4 mi in
Elevation Range
328 ft
Founded 1736
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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