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Trip from Augusta, GA to Blythe, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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consolidated city-county in Richmond County, Georgia, United States

Augusta, GA

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Downtown Blythe, GA, GA

Blythe, GA

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Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Deans Bridge Road — 15 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Blythe, 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

15 mi · 21 min · Deans Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn left

271 ft · 4 sec
6

At end of road, turn right onto GA 88

0.8 mi · 1 min · Blythe Road
7

Turn left onto Church Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Church Street
8

Turn right onto CR 602

0.3 mi · 1 min · Gin House Street
9

Arrive at destination

CR 602

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

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.

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | 15th Street

Turn left onto 15th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
18.4 mi into trip | ~27m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4
18.5 mi into trip | ~27m in | GA 88 / Blythe Road

At end of road, turn right onto GA 88 / Blythe Road

Navigation decision point

4
19.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | Church Street

Turn left onto Church Street

Navigation decision point

3
19.5 mi into trip | ~29m in | CR 602 / Gin House Street

Turn right onto CR 602 / Gin House Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.10 one way

$6.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $3.39 $6.77
premium $4.70 $3.66 $7.33
diesel $5.61 $4.37 $8.74

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, 2026-04-13.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Augusta, GA

Late night in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

SW 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 9:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Blythe, GA

Late night in Blythe on Sunday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Sunny

SW 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 9:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

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

2 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

30m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on Deans Bridge Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15 miles on Deans Bridge Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blythe, GA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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