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Trip from Augusta, GA to Bremen, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

194.2 mi

312 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 27m ★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m

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

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

Augusta, GA

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Downtown Bremen, GA, GA

Bremen, GA

Karina Badura

Trip Overview

Augusta, GA to Bremen, GA is 194.2 miles and takes about 3h 39m via Carl Sanders Highway, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, traveling from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a drive that involves a good number of turns, making it feel more like a local exploration than a high-speed transit. With a recommended one-day duration, it's a manageable journey for a single day of driving.

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

97.1 miles from Augusta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Carl Sanders Highway 85.2 mi 1h 31m
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway 48 mi 54m
Purple Heart Highway 46.9 mi 50m
US 78 6.9 mi 10m
Washington Road 2.5 mi 4m
Calhoun Expressway 1.7 mi 1m
Carrollton Street 0.9 mi 1m
Walton Way 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Carl Sanders Highway — 85.2 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Bremen, GA.

1

Start on Walton Way

0.7 mi · 1 min · Walton Way
2

Turn straight

235 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn right onto 15th Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 15th Street
4

Turn slight left

0.3 mi · 40 sec
5

Merge onto GA 28

1.7 mi · 1 min · Calhoun Expressway
6

Continue on GA 28

2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
8

Merge onto I 20

85 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 20

47 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 20

48 mi · 54 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 19 Toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn slight right onto GA 113

0.9 mi · 1 min · Carrollton Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Turn left onto US 78; GA 8

6.9 mi · 10 min · US 78; GA 8
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn slight right

96 ft · 3 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 3h 39m estimated drive time and 194.2 miles, this trip is well-suited for a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. While the drive is not excessively long, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests planning for potentially slower travel than indicated by the highway share alone. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 85.2-mile stretch on Carl Sanders Highway, to avoid needing an unplanned stop in a less convenient area.

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 97.1 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.2 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 43 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 97.1 miles or 1h 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 2h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bremen, 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 194.2 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 Carl Sanders Highway for about 85.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Covington, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Covington, GA

97 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Washington, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Madison, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.1 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Carl Sanders Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 187.2 — 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 right onto 15th Street

Navigation decision point

3
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | GA 28 / Calhoun Expressway

Merge onto GA 28 / Calhoun Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
5.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway

Merge onto I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
185.9 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in

Take the exit toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19 Toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
5
187.2 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in | US 78; GA 8

Turn left onto US 78; GA 8

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.37 one way

$60.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $33.21 $66.41
premium $4.70 $35.94 $71.88
diesel $5.61 $42.88 $85.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.3 0 $20.39 $9.32
Efficient EV 48.6 0 $16.99 $7.77
EV Truck/SUV 77.7 0 $27.19 $12.43

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 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

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, GA

Late night in Bremen on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Covington, GA

97 mi in

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

34 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 39m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive' with only 29% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a dynamic road profile, shifting between faster highway sections and more intricate local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 85.2 miles on the Carl Sanders Highway. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you navigate through various local thoroughfares.

Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.2 mi on Carl Sanders Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 39m drive. You will face about 7 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): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (GA 28 / Calhoun Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 5.8 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 194.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 85.2 miles on Carl Sanders Highway. 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (GA 28 / Calhoun Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 5.8 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Bremen, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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