Trip from Augusta, GA to Bremen, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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

$31

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.

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

Augusta, GA

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Bremen, GA

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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

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 96 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~3,934 veh/hr typical · worst 4,592

Quietest

2 AM

~460 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.6×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 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 Bremen, GA.

Start on Walton Way

0.7 mi · 1 min · Walton Way

Turn straight

235 ft · 8 sec

Turn right onto 15th Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 15th Street

Turn slight left

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto GA 28

1.7 mi · 1 min · Calhoun Expressway

Continue on GA 28

2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 20

85 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 20

47 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 20

48 mi · 54 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 19 Toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn slight right onto GA 113

0.9 mi · 1 min · Carrollton Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto US 78; GA 8

6.9 mi · 10 min · US 78; GA 8

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight right

96 ft · 3 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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

Open the route before leaving Augusta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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.

city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Morrow, 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

Thomson, GA

Fuel and coffee

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

Morrow, 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

2.1 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

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.

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

Turn right onto 15th Street

Navigation decision point

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

Merge onto GA 28 / Calhoun Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining

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.

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

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

$30.89 one way

$61.78 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.41	$33.68	$67.36
premium	$4.78	$36.54	$73.08
diesel	$5.35	$40.90	$81.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.3	$20.39	$9.32
Efficient EV	48.6	$16.99	$7.77
EV Truck/SUV	77.7	$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 Jun 1, 2026

Origin

Augusta, GA

Afternoon in Augusta on Wednesday

Local time

4:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog

E 0 to 6 mph 68% chance Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, GA

Afternoon in Bremen on Wednesday

Local time

4:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

SE 0 to 5 mph 22% chance Live forecast

88°F

Morrow, 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

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

3h 39m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 147.3

View on nps.gov

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour $5 near mile 147.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,401 ft 140 ft

Total Climb

1,375 ft

Total Descent

114 ft

Highest Point

1,401 ft

~194.2 mi in

Elevation Range

1,261 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

New Moon Cafe

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Augusta, GA

Visit website

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Augusta, GA

Hours: We-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-15:00

Visit website

Mellow Mushroom

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Augusta, GA

Hours: Mo-We 11:00-21:00, Th-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su...

Visit website

Coleman's Lunch Box

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Lennox On 10th

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Augusta Cotton Exchange Building

Attraction

Near the start, right off the route

Hours: Th-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00

Visit website

Christ Presbyterian Church

Church

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Friendship Baptist Church

Church

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Americas Best Value Inn

Motel

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Augusta, GA

Visit website

America's Best Inn & Suites

Motel

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Queen Anne Inn

Guest_house

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Executive Inn & Suites, Augusta

Motel

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Lookaway Inn

Motel

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

North Augusta, SC

Visit website

Gordon Inn and Suites Augusta

Motel

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Augusta, GA

Full guide →

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

• 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

Arriving in Bremen, GA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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 with national parks nearby.

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.

Yes — we found about 23 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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.

Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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