This 250.9-mile journey from Camilla, GA to Augusta, GA is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can comfortably be completed in about 5 hours and 9 minutes. With 80% of the route on highways, you'll be covering ground efficiently. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $39, making it an economical choice for a day trip. Given the relatively short duration and focused road profile, this route is well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region of the US for the entire trip.
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
125.5 miles from Camilla, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Fall Line Freeway
70.9 mi
1h 25m
I 75
57.1 mi
1h 1m
US 1
26.8 mi
36m
US 19
24.3 mi
30m
GA 300
21.9 mi
27m
Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi
19m
Cordele Road
13.8 mi
17m
Irwinton Road
6 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 70.9 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camilla, GA and Augusta, GA.
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Start on GA 112
67 ft·9 sec·North Scott Street
2
Turn left onto GA 37
0.6 mi·58 sec·West Broad Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto US 19; GA 3; GA 37 Truck; GA 300
0.1 mi·18 sec·US 19; GA 3; GA 37 Truck; GA 300
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 19; GA 3; GA 300
24 mi·29 min·US 19; GA 3; GA 300
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 2AToward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
6
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
0.2 mi·28 sec·Sylvester Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Cordele Road
14 mi·17 min·Cordele Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on GA 300
22 mi·27 min·GA 300
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I-75 North: MaconUse the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
57 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540
7.6 mi·8 min·Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Macon, SavannahUse the straight lane.
13
Take the exit onto GA 540
0.7 mi·1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Exit 165Toward I 16 East: SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540
1.1 mi·1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49Use the left lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540
524 ft·15 sec·North Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 23; GA 19; GA 540
2.8 mi·5 min·Emery Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
0.3 mi·35 sec·Emery Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
1.3 mi·2 min·Jeffersonville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
6.0 mi·7 min·Irwinton Road
20
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
51 mi·1 hr 1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Enter roundabout onto GA 88; GA 540
141 ft·2 sec·Fall Line Freeway
22
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
3.5 mi·4 min·Fall Line Freeway
23
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
0.6 mi·41 sec·Fall Line Freeway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
6.5 mi·7 min·Fall Line Freeway
25
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
17 mi·19 min·Fenns Bridge Road
26
Turn left onto US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17; GA 88
2.4 mi·4 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 540
27 mi·36 min·US 1; GA 4; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4
0.8 mi·1 min·Deans Bridge Road
29
Continue on GA 4
0.7 mi·1 min·Milledgeville Road
30
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi·3 min·15th Street
31
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi·1 min·Walton Way
32
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft·12 sec·Walton Way
33
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour, 9-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Camilla to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a town is over 70 miles. Given the efficient highway nature of this route, you could easily complete it in one day, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, a brief midday break is advisable. A good tip for this drive is to ensure your vehicle is topped off with fuel before leaving Camilla, as services can be more spread out on certain highway sections.
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 125.5 miles from Camilla, GA, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 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 55 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.5 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Camilla, 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 Camilla, GA
This is one driving day of about 250.9 miles and 5h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Camilla, 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 70.9 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 127.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 37 / West Broad Street
Turn left onto GA 37 / West Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
24.9 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2A
Toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
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119.4 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
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127.1 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Take the exit onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 16 East: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 165
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
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127.8 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.24 one way
$78.47 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg88 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$42.90
$85.80
premium
$4.70
$46.44
$92.87
diesel
$5.61
$55.40
$110.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75.3
0
$26.34
$12.04
Efficient EV
62.7
0
$21.95
$10.04
EV Truck/SUV
100.4
1
$35.13
$16.06
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Camilla, GA
Late night
in Camilla on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
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
5h 9m 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.
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
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 129.8
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?
Primarily a highway-focused drive, expect to spend most of your time on well-maintained roads. With 80% of the journey on highways, this route emphasizes steady progress. You'll encounter a longest stretch of uninterrupted driving of 70.9 miles on the Fall Line Freeway, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While the route is largely highway-based, the transition between roads like I-75 and US-1 may offer some variation in the driving experience, though the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.9 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 37 / West Broad Street.
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 18 significant decision points across 250.9 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: near the start (GA 37 / West Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.4 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Camilla, GA and Augusta, GA, road signs point toward Tifton and Savannah.
Tifton
24.9 mi in|~31m
Savannah
119.4 mi in|~2h 20m|via I 75; GA 540
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 9m. Total distance: 250.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.9 miles on Fall Line Freeway. 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.
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 Augusta, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 37 / West Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.4 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Augusta, GA before the return drive.
