Augusta, GA to Port Wentworth, GA is 114.7 miles and takes about 2h 31m via Savannah Highway and GA 23, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, taking you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. The route primarily utilizes surface roads, offering a more local feel than a high-speed interstate trip. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this is a straightforward trip suitable for a single day.
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
57.3 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Savannah Highway
38.3 mi
44m
GA 23
19.5 mi
26m
Mike Padgett Highway
14 mi
19m
North Columbia Avenue
12 mi
14m
Millhaven Road
7.5 mi
10m
Waynesboro Highway
5.2 mi
7m
Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi
5m
Old Savannah Road
3.5 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 38.3 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Port Wentworth, GA.
1
Start on Walton Way
359 ft·14 sec·Walton Way
2
Turn left onto 12th Street
1.2 mi·3 min·12th Street
3
Turn slight right onto Old Savannah Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Old Savannah Road
4
Turn straight onto US 1; US 25; US 78; US 278; GA 10; GA 121
0.1 mi·18 sec·Gordon Highway
5
Turn left onto Olive Road
498 ft·12 sec·Olive Road
6
Turn straight onto Old Savannah Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Old Savannah Road
7
Turn left onto GA 56
0.1 mi·10 sec·Mike Padgett Highway
8
Continue on GA 56
1.5 mi·2 min·Old Savannah Road
9
Continue on GA 56
14 mi·19 min·Mike Padgett Highway
10
Turn left onto GA 23
19 mi·26 min·GA 23
11
Turn straight onto Millhaven Road
5.6 mi·7 min·Millhaven Road
12
Continue on Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi·4 min·Girard Millhaven Road
13
Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi·1 min·Milhaven Road
14
Continue on Millhaven Road
1.9 mi·2 min·Millhaven Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto GA 24
5.2 mi·7 min·Waynesboro Highway
16
Take the ramp onto GA 24
0.3 mi·39 sec·GA 24
17
Merge onto US 301; GA 24; GA 73
4.4 mi·5 min·Burton's Ferry Highway
18
Turn left onto US 301 Business; GA 73
2.6 mi·3 min·US 301 Business; GA 73
19
At end of road, turn left onto GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi·26 sec·Perimeter Road
20
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
38 mi·44 min·Savannah Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.1 mi·7 sec·Augusta Highway
22
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
12 mi·14 min·North Columbia Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn left onto Crossgate Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Crossgate Road
24
Arrive at destination
Crossgate Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 31m estimated drive time, leaving Augusta, GA in the morning allows for a relaxed arrival in Port Wentworth, GA. You'll pass through GA 23 and Mike Padgett Highway, so keep an eye out for signs indicating these routes. With a fuel cost estimated around $18, filling up before you depart is a good idea. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; consider an early start to maximize your time at your destination or a mid-morning departure to avoid any potential morning traffic leaving Augusta.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.3 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 25 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.3 miles or 1h 23m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Wentworth, 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 114.7 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 Savannah Highway for about 38.3 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 50.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|12th Street
Turn left onto 12th Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip|~6m in|Olive Road
Turn left onto Olive Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.5 mi into trip|~8m in|GA 56 / Mike Padgett Highway
Turn left onto GA 56 / Mike Padgett Highway
Navigation decision point
3
19 mi into trip|~30m in|GA 23
Turn left onto GA 23
Navigation decision point
4
50.5 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|GA 24 / Waynesboro Highway
At end of road, turn left onto GA 24 / Waynesboro Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.94 one way
$35.87 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.61
$39.22
premium
$4.70
$21.23
$42.46
diesel
$5.61
$25.32
$50.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.4
0
$12.04
$5.51
Efficient EV
28.7
0
$10.04
$4.59
EV Truck/SUV
45.9
0
$16.06
$7.34
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:19PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Port Wentworth, GA
Late night
in Port Wentworth on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Partly Sunny
S 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:19PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
49°F
Sylvania, GA
57 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 31m 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.
Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
$10
near mile 114.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to spend about 80% of your time on surface roads, as the highway share is only 20%. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 38.3 miles along Savannah Highway. You'll notice a change from more highway-like driving to surface roads, which may involve more intersections and varying speed limits as you get closer to your destination.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.3 mi on Savannah Highway.
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 0.1 miles in near 12th 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 2h 31m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Olive Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (GA 56 / Mike Padgett Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 114.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.3 miles on Savannah Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas 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.
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 0.1 miles (12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Olive Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (GA 56 / Mike Padgett Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Fort Pulaski National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Port Wentworth, GA before heading back.
