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Trip from Augusta, GA to Centerville, 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 5m

Distance

140.8 mi

227 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 59m

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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city in Houston County, Georgia, United States

Centerville, GA

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Trip Overview

This 140.8-mile journey from Augusta, GA, to Centerville, GA, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 3 hours and 5 minutes, making it ideal for a single-day trip. You'll be navigating primarily on the Fall Line Freeway, Deans Bridge Road, and Fenns Bridge Road, with a highway share of 51%. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $22, and with only one recommended stop, it's an efficient way to travel within the Southeast region. This route offers a mixed driving experience, perfect for those looking for a convenient and relatively quick transit between these Georgia locations.

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

70.4 miles from Augusta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fall Line Freeway 67.1 mi 1h 21m
Deans Bridge Road 27.6 mi 37m
Fenns Bridge Road 16.6 mi 19m
Irwinton Road 6 mi 7m
US 41 5.1 mi 7m
North Houston Lake Boulevard 3.5 mi 6m
Emery Highway 2.8 mi 5m
North Main Street 2.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Fall Line Freeway — 67.1 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

28 mi · 37 min · Deans Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 540

2.4 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto GA 88; GA 540

17 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road
7

Continue on GA 88; GA 540

6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway
8

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540

0.6 mi · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
9

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540

3.6 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway
10

Enter roundabout onto GA 24; GA 540

146 ft · 1 sec · Fall Line Freeway
11

Continue on GA 24; GA 540

51 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on GA 57; GA 540

6.0 mi · 7 min · Irwinton Road
13

Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540

1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Emery Road
15

Continue on US 23; US 80; US 129 Alternate; GA 19; GA 87; GA 540

2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on GA 540

0.8 mi · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the left / straight / sharp right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540

1.0 mi · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540

3.9 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 160B Toward US 41 North, GA 247 North: Rocky Creek Road, Pio Nono Avenue North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn slight right onto Rocky Creek Road

263 ft · 12 sec · Rocky Creek Road
21

Turn left onto US 41; GA 247

1.4 mi · 2 min · Pio Nono Avenue
Use the left lane.
22

Enter roundabout onto US 41; US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 247

37 ft · 0 sec · Houston Road
23

Continue on US 41; US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 247

1.0 mi · 1 min · Houston Road
24

Continue on US 41; US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 247

2.0 mi · 2 min · Hawkinsville Road
Use the straight lane.
25

Keep slight right at fork onto US 41; GA 11; GA 49

5.1 mi · 7 min · US 41; GA 11; GA 49
Toward US 41, GA 49, GA 11: Industrial Highway Use the straight lane.
26

Turn left onto North Houston Lake Boulevard

3.5 mi · 6 min · North Houston Lake Boulevard
Use the left lane.
27

Arrive at destination

North Houston Lake Boulevard

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 3-hour duration, this drive is best suited for a single day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. The $22 fuel cost is modest, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. With 140.8 miles and a longest stretch of 67.1 miles, plan for a single stop roughly halfway to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between the Fall Line Freeway and local roads near Centerville to ensure you stay on track.

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 70.4 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.1 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 31 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 70.4 miles or 1h 31m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centerville, 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 140.8 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 67.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Sandersville, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sandersville, GA

70 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

Harlem, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sandersville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.4 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 Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.1 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 122.7 and 137.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
122.7 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / straight lanes. Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
6
123.7 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
127.5 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in

Take the exit toward US 41 North, GA 247 North: Rocky Creek Road, Pio Nono Avenue North

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 160B Toward US 41 North, GA 247 North: Rocky Creek R...
8
132.2 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | US 41; GA 11; GA 49

Keep slight right at fork onto US 41; GA 11; GA 49 toward US 41, GA 49, GA 11: Industrial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 41, GA 49, GA 11: Industrial Highway
6
137.3 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in | North Houston Lake Boulevard

Turn left onto North Houston Lake Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.02 one way

$44.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $24.07 $48.15
premium $4.70 $26.06 $52.12
diesel $5.61 $31.09 $62.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.2 0 $14.78 $6.76
Efficient EV 35.2 0 $12.32 $5.63
EV Truck/SUV 56.3 0 $19.71 $9.01

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% 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

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Centerville, GA

Late night in Centerville on Sunday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

30 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 5m 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?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, as 51% of it involves highway travel, offering periods of quicker transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 67.1 miles along the Fall Line Freeway, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, the road character will shift from more open highway to potentially more localized roads as you approach Centerville. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and moments of more intimate connection with the Georgia landscape.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.1 mi on Fall Line Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 122.7 miles in near GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 140.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 122.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Augusta, GA to Centerville, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Pio Nono Avenue North along the way.

Pio Nono Avenue North

127.5 mi in | ~2h 44m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 140.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 67.1 miles on Fall Line Freeway. 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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Centerville, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 122.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Centerville, 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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