Traveling from Fitzgerald to Augusta covers 165.7 miles of Georgia landscape, typically taking about 4 hours to complete. Because this journey is well within a single day’s reach, you can easily handle the transit in one go without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting roughly $27 for fuel should keep you covered for the trip. You will navigate primarily via GA 56, US 25, and US 319 as you transition across the southeastern portion of the state. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that functions perfectly as a direct connection between these two cities.
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
82.8 miles from Fitzgerald, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
GA 56
38.3 mi
55m
US 25
23.7 mi
31m
US 319
20.6 mi
24m
Jacksonville Highway
17.5 mi
26m
GA 46
14.1 mi
20m
Snowhill Baptist Church Road
8.4 mi
14m
US 280
8.2 mi
11m
Swainsboro Highway
8.1 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
GA 56
— 38.3 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitzgerald, GA and Augusta, GA.
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Start on East Central Avenue
93 ft·8 sec·East Central Avenue
2
Continue on East Central Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·East Central Avenue
3
Continue on Ashton Highway
351 ft·8 sec·Ashton Highway
4
Continue on Jacksonville Highway
17 mi·26 min·Jacksonville Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 319; GA 107
0.7 mi·1 min·US 319; GA 107
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At end of road, turn left onto US 319; US 441; GA 31
3.1 mi·4 min·US 319; US 441; GA 31
7
Continue on US 319; US 441; SR 31
16 mi·18 min·US 319; US 441; SR 31
8
Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31
0.2 mi·22 sec·US 319; US 441; GA 31
9
Continue on US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31
3.1 mi·5 min·3rd Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 280; GA 30
8.2 mi·11 min·US 280; GA 30
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 178
8.4 mi·14 min·Snowhill Baptist Church Road
12
Turn right onto GA 46
14 mi·20 min·GA 46
13
Turn left onto US 221; GA 56
8.1 mi·11 min·Swainsboro Highway
14
Continue on US 221; 171
6.8 mi·9 min·US 221; 171
15
Turn right onto US 80; GA 26
7.4 mi·11 min·West Street
16
Continue on US 80; GA 26
2.6 mi·3 min·West Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn left onto GA 56
38 mi·55 min·GA 56
18
Enter roundabout onto Lovers Lane
156 ft·2 sec·Lovers Lane
19
Continue on Lovers Lane
0.3 mi·30 sec·Lovers Lane
20
Keep slight left at fork
1.8 mi·3 min
21
Turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
24 mi·31 min·US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
22
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Tubman Home Road
23
Turn right onto GA 4
0.6 mi·55 sec·Milledgeville Road
24
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi·3 min·15th Street
25
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi·1 min·Walton Way
26
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft·12 sec·Walton Way
27
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Since the trip takes 4 hours, planning for at least one stop is a smart way to break up the drive and stay fresh. Departing early in the morning can help you bypass potential midday congestion and keep your arrival time predictable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $27 estimate is based on standard driving conditions and can fluctuate depending on vehicle efficiency. Given that you only have one recommended stop, use that time to stretch your legs and refuel before finishing the final leg of the 165.7-mile journey. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the manageable duration allows you to adjust your departure time to fit your personal schedule.
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 82.8 miles from Fitzgerald, GA, or about 1h 59m 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 36 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.8 miles or 1h 59m 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 17m
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 Fitzgerald, 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 Fitzgerald, GA
This is one driving day of about 165.7 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Fitzgerald, 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 38.3 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 18.8 and 135.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
18.8 mi into trip|~29m in|US 319; US 441; GA 31
At end of road, turn left onto US 319; US 441; GA 31
Navigation decision point
4
49.9 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|CR 178 / Snowhill Baptist Church Road
Turn left onto CR 178 / Snowhill Baptist Church Road
Navigation decision point
4
58.3 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|GA 46
Turn right onto GA 46
Navigation decision point
4
135.6 mi into trip|~3h 16m in|Lovers Lane
Enter roundabout onto Lovers Lane
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
135.8 mi into trip|~3h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.91 one way
$51.82 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$28.33
$56.66
premium
$4.70
$30.67
$61.34
diesel
$5.61
$36.58
$73.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.7
0
$17.40
$7.95
Efficient EV
41.4
0
$14.50
$6.63
EV Truck/SUV
66.3
0
$23.20
$10.60
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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 15, 2026
Origin
Fitzgerald, GA
Late night
in Fitzgerald on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
1:58 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
4 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
4h 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?
Expect a drive that prioritizes efficiency, with 67% of your travel time spent on highways. The road personality shifts as you transition between these routes, keeping the pace consistent throughout the 4-hour duration. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 38.3 miles while traveling on GA 56, which allows for a steady rhythm behind the wheel. Because this is a highway-focused route, you won't be dealing with the stop-and-go frustration of local traffic for the majority of your trek. It is a functional path designed to move you steadily from point A to point B.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.3 mi on GA 56.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 56 and US 25. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 18.8 miles in near US 319; US 441; GA 31.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.8 miles (US 319; US 441; GA 31): Navigation decision point; at 49.9 miles (CR 178 / Snowhill Baptist Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.3 miles (GA 46): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 165.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 38.3 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 18.8 miles (US 319; US 441; GA 31): Navigation decision point; at 49.9 miles (CR 178 / Snowhill Baptist Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.3 miles (GA 46): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Augusta, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
