Origin
Augusta, GA
Late night in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
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
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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Bremen, GA
Karina Badura
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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Bremen, GA.
Start on Walton Way
Turn straight
Turn right onto 15th Street
Turn slight left
Merge onto GA 28
Continue on GA 28
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 20
Continue on I 20
Continue on I 20
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto GA 113
Turn left onto US 78; GA 8
Turn slight right
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop 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.
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.
Turn right onto 15th Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto GA 28 / Calhoun Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Merge onto I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn left onto US 78; GA 8
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$30.37 one way
$60.74 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Bremen on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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