Origin
Augusta, GA
Late night in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, GA to Greensboro, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
74.8 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Greensboro, GA
Kristopher Hines
Trip Overview
Spanning 74.8 miles, the drive from Augusta to Greensboro, Georgia, is a straightforward trek through the Southeast that typically takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it serves perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Navigating through local roads like 15th Street, the Calhoun Expressway, and Washington Road, you will find this route keeps you off the major interstates entirely. It is a practical choice if you prefer a more localized driving experience over high-speed highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Sanders Highway | 61.3 mi | 1h 5m |
| Main Street | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Washington Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Calhoun Expressway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Walton Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Siloam Union Point Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Broad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 15th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 61.3 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Greensboro, 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
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GA 77: Siloam, Union Point, Sparta
10
Turn left
74 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 138
Toward GA 77 South: Siloam, Sparta
11
Turn left onto GA 77
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Siloam Union Point Road
12
Turn right onto GA 15
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 278; GA 12; GA 15; GA 44
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto GA 44
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
GA 44
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.4 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 61.3 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 74.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
5
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward GA 77: Siloam, Union Point, Sparta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GA 77: Siloam, Union Point, Sparta
7
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Turn left toward GA 77 South: Siloam, Sparta
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 138
Toward GA 77 South: Siloam, Sparta
6
74.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
US 278; GA 12; GA 15; GA 44 / East Broad Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 278; GA 12; GA 15; GA 44 / East Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
74.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
GA 44 / South Main Street
Turn left onto GA 44 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.70 one way
$23.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.51 | $33.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.85 | $3.59 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.47 | $4.79 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Greensboro, GA
Late night in Greensboro on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 27m 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 trip features a turn-heavy local profile that requires your full attention behind the wheel. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with the monotony of long, straight interstate stretches. Instead, expect a more tactile experience as you move through local corridors and transition across the Georgia landscape. Since there are no designated stops on this 74.8-mile path, the drive maintains a consistent, albeit technical, pace from start to finish. You should prepare for a drive that demands engagement with the road rather than one that allows for cruise-control relaxation.
Only 2% 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: 61.3 mi on Carl Sanders Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
640 ft
140 ft
Total Climb
939 ft
Total Descent
439 ft
Highest Point
640 ft
~74.8 mi in
Elevation Range
500 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Augusta, GA and Greensboro, GA, road signs point toward Union Point and Sparta.
Union Point
67.1 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Sparta
67.1 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 74.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.3 miles on Carl Sanders Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greensboro, GA before heading back.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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