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Trip from Davisboro, GA to Augusta, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

55.5 mi

89 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

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

Downtown Davisboro, GA, GA

Davisboro, GA

Julia Avamotive

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

Augusta, GA

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Trip Overview

Davisboro to Augusta is 55.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via US 1, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip connecting two points within Georgia's Southeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience, primarily on US 1, which is a practical choice for getting between these locations efficiently. The short distance means you can easily fit this drive into a morning or afternoon, leaving plenty of time for activities at your destination.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 1 26.8 mi 36m
Fenns Bridge Road 16.5 mi 19m
South Main Street 2.4 mi 4m
Tree Nursery Road 2.3 mi 4m
15th Street 1.9 mi 3m
North Main Street 1.7 mi 2m
Fall Line Freeway 1.4 mi 1m
Walton Way 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 1 — 26.8 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Brown Drive

53 ft · 4 sec · East Brown Drive
2

Turn right onto GA 231

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
3

Continue on GA 231

2.3 mi · 4 min · Tree Nursery Road
4

Turn right onto GA 88; GA 540

1.4 mi · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
5

Continue on GA 88; GA 540

17 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road
6

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.
7

Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 540

27 mi · 36 min · US 1; GA 4; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road
9

Continue on GA 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · Milledgeville Road
10

Turn slight left onto GA 4

1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
11

Turn right onto GA 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · Walton Way
12

Continue on Walton Way

282 ft · 12 sec · Walton Way
13

Arrive at destination

Walton Way

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Blythe, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Blythe, GA

28 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

Wrens, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wrens, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Davisboro, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 231 / North Main Street

Turn right onto GA 231 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
4 mi into trip | ~7m in | GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Turn right onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Navigation decision point

5
22 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17; GA 88 / South Main Street

Turn left onto US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17; GA 88 / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
51.2 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | GA 4 / Deans Bridge Road

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4 / Deans Bridge Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

3
54.7 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | GA 4 / Walton Way

Turn right onto GA 4 / Walton Way

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.68 one way

$17.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $9.49 $18.98
premium $4.70 $10.27 $20.54
diesel $5.61 $12.25 $24.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.7 0 $5.83 $2.66
Efficient EV 13.9 0 $4.86 $2.22
EV Truck/SUV 22.2 0 $7.77 $3.55

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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 20, 2026

Origin

Davisboro, GA

Morning in Davisboro on Tuesday

Local time

6:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, GA

Morning in Augusta on Tuesday

Local time

6:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

81°F

Blythe, GA

28 mi in

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

1h 16m 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?

This route offers a mixed drive, with 51% of the journey on highway roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 26.8 miles on US 1, which provides a consistent pace for much of the trip. As you get closer to Augusta, the drive will incorporate local roads like Fenns Bridge Road and South Main Street, offering a change in scenery and driving feel. This transition from highway to more localized streets is typical as you approach a larger city.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.8 mi on US 1.

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 early in the drive near GA 231 / North Main 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 1h 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 231 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Navigation decision point; at 22 miles (US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17; GA 88 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Augusta, GA

Full guide →

Augusta is a city in Georgia's Classic Heartland. Due to its location inland on the Savannah River, Augusta was a city of major strategic importance by the end of the Civil War. It was spared most of the destruction of many other southern cities, so there are many old buildings and landmarks. Augusta is also home to the Augusta National Golf Club, one of the world's most prestigious and exclusive golf clubs, which plays host to the Masters golf tournament.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.8 miles on US 1. 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: near the start (GA 231 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Navigation decision point; at 22 miles (US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17; GA 88 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Augusta, 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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