Origin
Augusta, GA
Late night in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, GA to Hephzibah, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Hephzibah, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Augusta to Hephzibah, Georgia, you are looking at a quick 15.5-mile trip that typically takes about 24 minutes. This local route is best suited for a single-day excursion, as it is far too short to justify an overnight stay. You will spend roughly $2 on fuel for the journey, making this a very budget-friendly transit through the Southeast. Since the entire trip takes place within the state of Georgia, you will stay firmly within the same regional landscape throughout. It is a straightforward, practical connection between two points that serves as an efficient way to get where you need to go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peach Orchard Road | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Georgia 88 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 15th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Tubman Home Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Walton Way | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Milledgeville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Nellie Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Peach Orchard Road
— 8.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Hephzibah, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Milledgeville Road
4
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Tubman Home Road
5
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
6
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Nellie Drive
7
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
8
Turn right onto GA 88
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Georgia 88
9
Arrive at destination
GA 88
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
15th Street
Turn left onto 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Tubman Home Road
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 25; GA 121 / Peach Orchard Road
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121 / Peach Orchard Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
GA 88 / Georgia 88
Turn right onto GA 88 / Georgia 88
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.78 | $5.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Hephzibah, GA
Late night in Hephzibah on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
33 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
23m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate via 15th Street, Milledgeville Road, and Tubman Home Road, as this route features a 0% highway share. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch to settle into. Instead, the personality of this drive is defined by consistent turns and urban-adjacent navigation. You should prepare for a steady, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on the local road network.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Peach Orchard Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (Tubman Home Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 25; GA 121 / Peach Orchard Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Peach Orchard Road. 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 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (Tubman Home Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 25; GA 121 / Peach Orchard Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hephzibah, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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