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
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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
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,208 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,408
Quietest
1 AM
~76 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 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 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: ValdostaUse 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 160BToward US 41 North, GA 247 North: Rocky Creek Road, Pio Nono Avenue NorthUse 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 HighwayUse 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
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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
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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.
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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
$22.39 one way
$44.79 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$24.42
$48.84
premium
$4.78
$26.49
$52.98
diesel
$5.35
$29.66
$59.31
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, 2026-06-01.
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 Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Augusta, GA
Afternoon
in Augusta on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Clear
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 1:08AM EDT until June 5 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 8:54PM EDT until June 5 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Destination
Centerville, GA
Afternoon
in Centerville on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 1:08AM EDT until June 5 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 8:54PM EDT until June 5 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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 warmer 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
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.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 121.4
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
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 Effort7/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
456 ft259 ft
Total Climb
528 ft
Total Descent
471 ft
Highest Point
456 ft
~60.3 mi in
Elevation Range
197 ft
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
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
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.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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.
