Trip from Centerville, GA to Augusta, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

141 mi

227 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 54m ★

6 AM

3h 6m

8 AM

3h 29m

10 AM

3h 14m

12 PM

3h 12m

3 PM

3h 15m

5 PM

3h 28m

8 PM

2h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Houston County, Georgia, United States

Centerville, GA

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consolidated city-county in Richmond County, Georgia, United States

Augusta, GA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 145.6 miles across the Southeast, this drive from Centerville to Augusta, Georgia, typically takes about 2 hours and 34 minutes behind the wheel. Because the duration is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $23 on fuel for the journey, keeping your travel costs quite manageable. Navigating primarily via Industrial Highway, Hawkinsville Road, and Houston Road, you will find yourself on a direct path through the heart of the region. This route is an ideal choice if you prefer local roads over the monotony of major interstates. Overall, it serves as a straightforward connection between two distinct Georgia hubs, offering a practical way to reach your destination efficiently.

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

70.5 miles from Centerville, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Fall Line Freeway	67.1 mi	1h 21m
US 1	26.8 mi	36m
Fenns Bridge Road	16.5 mi	19m
Irwinton Road	6 mi	7m
Industrial Highway	5.3 mi	7m
North Houston Lake Boulevard	3.5 mi	6m
Emery Highway	2.8 mi	5m
South Main Street	2.4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Fall Line Freeway — 67.1 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centerville, GA and Augusta, GA.

Start on North Houston Lake Boulevard

3.5 mi · 6 min · North Houston Lake Boulevard

Turn right onto US 41; GA 11; GA 49

5.3 mi · 7 min · Industrial Highway

Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto US 41; US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 247

2.0 mi · 2 min · Hawkinsville Road

Continue on US 41; US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 247

1.0 mi · 1 min · Houston Road

Enter roundabout onto US 41; GA 247

198 ft · 2 sec · Pio Nono Avenue

Continue on US 41; GA 247

1.1 mi · 1 min · Pio Nono Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 75 North: Atlanta Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 75; GA 540

3.9 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto GA 540

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Savannah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49 Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540

524 ft · 15 sec · North Avenue

Turn right onto US 23; GA 19; GA 540

2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Emery Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540

1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on GA 57; GA 540

6.0 mi · 7 min · Irwinton Road

Continue on GA 57; GA 540

51 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto GA 88; GA 540

141 ft · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

Continue on GA 88; GA 540

3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540

0.6 mi · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540

6.5 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

Continue on GA 88; GA 540

17 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

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.

Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 540

27 mi · 36 min · US 1; GA 4; GA 540

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road

Continue on GA 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

Turn slight left onto GA 4

1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

Turn right onto GA 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · Walton Way

Continue on Walton Way

282 ft · 12 sec · Walton Way

Arrive at destination

Walton Way

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 34-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than fighting traffic patterns. You should budget for at least one stop during the drive to stretch your legs and refresh, especially since the local roads require more active steering than a highway. Keep your fuel budget of $23 in mind when filling up, as local road driving can sometimes be less fuel-efficient than consistent highway speeds. Since the entire route relies on local infrastructure, pay close attention to your navigation apps to handle the frequent turns along Hawkinsville and Houston Roads. Taking the trip in one go is very manageable, allowing you to reach Augusta with plenty of daylight left for your arrival activities.

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 70.5 miles from Centerville, GA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.1 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 31 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.5 miles or 1h 33m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Centerville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Centerville, GA

This is one driving day of about 141 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Centerville, 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 67.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milledgeville, GA

71 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

Gray, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sandersville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.5 miles from Centerville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Lily coffee, tea & bread

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 141

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+17622151876

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Relic

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17067226468

Commander Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

0.6 mi

Trellis Coffee Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

1.5 mi

Lily coffee, tea & bread

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 141

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+17622151876

Visit website

Relic

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 141

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141

North Augusta, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18035104129

Sacred Heart Cultural Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 141

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17068264700

Visit website

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 20.1

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14787528257

Visit website

Morris Museum of Art

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 141

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17067247501

Visit website

Meadow Garden

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 141

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17067244174

Visit website

Lucy Craft Laney Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 141

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17067243576

Visit website

Augusta Riverwalk

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 141

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17068211754

Visit website

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 141

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9:30 am–4:30 pm

+17068230440

Visit website

Pexcho's American Dime Museum - Appointment Only

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 141

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+17069256526

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 41; GA 11; GA 49 / Industrial Highway

Turn right onto US 41; GA 11; GA 49 / Industrial Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

12.9 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Atlanta

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 75 North: Atlanta

13.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Merge onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

17.2 mi into trip | ~25m 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

17.9 mi into trip | ~26m 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

$22.05 one way

$44.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$24.11	$48.22
premium	$4.70	$26.10	$52.19
diesel	$5.61	$31.13	$62.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.3	$14.80	$6.77
Efficient EV	35.3	$12.34	$5.64
EV Truck/SUV	56.4	$19.74	$9.02

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Centerville, GA

Late night in Centerville on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

S 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:31PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:57AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Augusta, GA

Late night in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Partly Sunny

SW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:31PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:57AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 5m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention compared to a standard interstate cruise. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface roads for the entire 145.6-mile duration. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment on Industrial Highway is effectively zero miles, keeping the drive feeling dynamic and constantly changing. You will experience a series of local transitions that keep the pace steady rather than fast. The character of the road is strictly local, so be prepared for frequent adjustments as you weave through the regional landscape.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 67.1 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 US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near US 41; GA 11; GA 49 / Industrial Highway.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 141 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: at 3.5 miles (US 41; GA 11; GA 49 / Industrial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 141 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 67.1 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Augusta, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Centerville, GA to Augusta, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Lily coffee, tea & bread

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

Lily coffee, tea & bread

Relic

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

Commander Coffee

Trellis Coffee Bar

Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

Cavalier's Coffeehouse

Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

Honeycomb Specialty Coffee and Treats

Stone Roastery

Sacred Heart Cultural Center

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Morris Museum of Art

Meadow Garden

Lucy Craft Laney Museum

Augusta Riverwalk

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area

Pexcho's American Dime Museum - Appointment Only

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Centerville, GA

Augusta, GA

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 5m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

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