Augusta, GA to Lakeland, GA is 195.3 miles and takes about 4h 46m via GA 56 and US 221, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within the Southeast region, entirely within Georgia, offering a straightforward journey. You'll be navigating a mix of state and federal highways, so expect varied road conditions and speeds. With a recommended one-day trip, this route is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
97.7 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
GA 56
38.8 mi
56m
US 221
32.3 mi
45m
Nunez Road
24.1 mi
35m
Peach Orchard Road
23.4 mi
28m
Broxton Road
16.7 mi
25m
South Peterson Avenue
13.6 mi
19m
Douglas Highway
11.3 mi
16m
South Main Street
7 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
GA 56
— 38.8 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Lakeland, 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
17 mi·19 min·Peach Orchard Road
8
Turn right
1.8 mi·3 min
9
Continue on Lovers Lane
0.3 mi·30 sec·Lovers Lane
10
Enter roundabout onto GA 56
118 ft·1 sec·GA 56
11
Continue on GA 56
39 mi·56 min·GA 56
12
Continue on US 1 Business; GA 4 Business
4.2 mi·6 min·South Main Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; GA 4; GA 57
0.4 mi·33 sec·South Main Street
14
Take the exit
138 ft·3 sec
Toward GA 297 South: Nunez
15
Turn right onto GA 297
24 mi·35 min·Nunez Road
16
Turn right onto GA 130
0.2 mi·24 sec·Pine Street
17
Turn left onto GA 130
447 ft·8 sec·Montgomery Street
18
Continue on GA 130
6.2 mi·9 min·Adams Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn straight onto 135
4.7 mi·7 min·135
20
At end of road, turn left onto 135
0.3 mi·32 sec·West Broad Street
21
Turn right onto 135
308 ft·5 sec·135
22
Continue on 1st Street
4.6 mi·8 min·1st Street
23
Continue on US 221; 135
14 mi·20 min·US 221; 135
24
Continue on US 221; GA 135
11 mi·16 min·Douglas Highway
25
Continue on US 221; GA 135
17 mi·25 min·Broxton Road
26
Turn left onto US 221; GA 32; GA 135
2.6 mi·4 min·Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto US 221; US 441; GA 31
14 mi·19 min·South Peterson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64
0.1 mi·17 sec·South Main Street
29
Continue on US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64
2.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
30
Turn right onto US 221; GA 31; GA 64
18 mi·24 min·US 221; GA 31; GA 64
31
Turn slight right onto US 221; GA 31; GA 122
153 ft·6 sec·US 221; GA 31; GA 122
Use the slight right lane.
32
Turn straight onto US 129; US 221; GA 11; GA 31; GA 37; GA 122
2.6 mi·3 min·US 129; US 221; GA 11; GA 31; GA 37; GA 122
33
Arrive at destination
US 129; US 221; GA 11; GA 31; GA 37; GA 122; GA 135
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 46m duration, starting your drive in the morning from Augusta, GA, allows ample time to reach Lakeland, GA, before evening. You'll have one suggested stop, but with a total drive under five hours, you can be flexible. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before departing Augusta, as the $31 estimated fuel cost suggests a moderate expenditure. The longest stretch without a break is nearly 40 miles on GA 56, so plan accordingly if you prefer shorter intervals between stops.
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 97.7 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.8 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 43 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.7 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakeland, 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 195.3 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 GA 56 for about 38.8 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 155.9 — 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.
5
30 mi into trip|~40m in|GA 56
Enter roundabout onto GA 56
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
73.4 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward GA 297 South: Nunez
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward GA 297 South: Nunez
5
97.7 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|GA 130 / Montgomery Street
Turn left onto GA 130 / Montgomery Street
Navigation decision point
6
155.9 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|US 221; GA 32; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Turn left onto US 221; GA 32; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.54 one way
$61.08 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$33.39
$66.79
premium
$4.70
$36.15
$72.29
diesel
$5.61
$43.12
$86.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.6
0
$20.51
$9.37
Efficient EV
48.8
0
$17.09
$7.81
EV Truck/SUV
78.1
0
$27.34
$12.50
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.
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
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lakeland, GA
Late night
in Lakeland on Sunday
Local time
3:48 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
4h 46m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of GA 56, including one uninterrupted segment of 38.8 miles, before transitioning to US 221. The road character shifts as you progress, moving from potentially more rural state routes to a busier federal highway. Expect a blend of quicker travel and more local road conditions throughout the 4h 46m trip.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.8 mi on GA 56.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near 15th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 16 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 30 miles (GA 56): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 73.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 46m. Total distance: 195.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 38.8 miles on GA 56. 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (GA 56): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 73.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Lakeland, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
