Folkston, GA to Augusta, GA is 203.9 miles and takes about 4h 39m via US 25, US 301, and Cecil Nobles Highway, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays entirely within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, it's a straightforward trip for a single day. You'll find it a practical option if you need to travel between these two locations without extensive planning.
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
102 miles from Folkston, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 25
111.7 mi
2h 26m
US 301
53.8 mi
1h 17m
Cecil Nobles Highway
14.1 mi
19m
US-84
5.2 mi
6m
Veterans Memorial Parkway
4.9 mi
6m
Savannah Highway
2.8 mi
3m
2nd Street
2.1 mi
3m
Liberty Street
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 25
— 111.7 mi, about 2h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folkston, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on Magnolia Street
220 ft·10 sec·Magnolia Street
2
Turn right onto Love Street
258 ft·16 sec·Love Street
3
Turn left onto GA 23; GA 121
0.6 mi·1 min·Okefenokee Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121
2.1 mi·3 min·2nd Street
5
Turn slight right onto US 301; GA 23
54 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 301; GA 23
Toward US 301 North: JesupUse the straight / sharp left / right lanes.
6
Merge onto US 25; US 84; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
378 ft·7 sec·North 1st Street
7
Continue on US 25; US 84; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
2.8 mi·3 min·Savannah Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 25; US 84; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
0.4 mi·30 sec·Cypress Street
9
Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
2.0 mi·2 min·US-84
10
Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; GA 38
0.6 mi·42 sec·US 84
11
Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; GA 38
3.2 mi·3 min·US-84
12
Continue on US 25; US 84; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
0.6 mi·1 min·Cypress Street
13
Turn left onto South Main Street
361 ft·15 sec·South Main Street
14
Turn slight left onto US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
0.5 mi·1 min·North McDonald Street
15
Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; 57
14 mi·19 min·Cecil Nobles Highway
16
Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
4.5 mi·6 min·US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
17
Enter roundabout onto US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
139 ft·2 sec·US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
18
Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
2.8 mi·4 min·US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
19
Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 73
34 mi·50 min·US 25; US 301; GA 73
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto US 25 Bypass
4.9 mi·6 min·Veterans Memorial Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Merge onto US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67
4.4 mi·5 min·US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on US 25; GA 67
18 mi·20 min·US 25; GA 67
23
Continue on US 25; GA 23; GA 67; GA 121
7.6 mi·8 min·US 25; GA 23; GA 67; GA 121
24
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
14 mi·15 min·US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
25
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
1.8 mi·2 min·US 25; GA 121
26
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; GA 24; GA 121
2.1 mi·3 min·Liberty Street
27
Turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
24 mi·31 min·US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
28
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Tubman Home Road
29
Turn right onto GA 4
0.6 mi·55 sec·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
With a drive time under five hours, this route is well-suited for a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Augusta comfortably. The longest continuous stretch without a planned stop is over 111 miles on US 25, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment. You'll have one planned stop along the way, which is ample time to break up the drive and refuel if needed.
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 102 miles from Folkston, GA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 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 45 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102 miles or 2h 25m 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 48m
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 Folkston, 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 Folkston, GA
This is one driving day of about 203.9 miles and 4h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Folkston, 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 US 25 for about 111.7 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 127.6 — 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|Love Street
Turn right onto Love Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121 / 2nd Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121 / 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip|~4m in|US 301; GA 23
Turn slight right onto US 301; GA 23 toward US 301 North: Jesup
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / sharp left / right lanes.
Toward US 301 North: Jesup
5
85.4 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
Enter roundabout onto US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
127.6 mi into trip|~3h 3m in|US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67
Merge onto US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.10 one way
$60.21 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$33.08
$66.16
premium
$4.49
$36.06
$72.12
diesel
$4.80
$38.50
$77.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.2
0
$21.41
$9.79
Efficient EV
51
0
$17.84
$8.16
EV Truck/SUV
81.6
1
$28.55
$13.05
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Folkston, GA
Late night
in Folkston on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 2 to 7 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 10:03PM EDT until July 18 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 9:51PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
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
18 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
4h 39m 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?
This drive is primarily highway, with 86% of the 203.9 miles on main roads like US 25 and US 301. You'll experience a longest stretch of 111.7 miles on US 25 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, punctuated by the occasional exit or slower section as you approach towns.
86% 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: 111.7 mi on US 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25 and US 301. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Love Street.
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 39m drive. You will face about 14 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 (Love Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (US 301; GA 23): Lane positioning matters here.
Folkston is a city in South Georgia in the US South.
Folkston is the gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp and the place of the Folkston Funnel (a convergence of rail lines). If you want to explore the best of Georgia's nature, from alligators to woodpeckers or bladderworts to water lilies, then the Okefenokee Swamp is the place to be.
Top landmarks
•Charlton County Courthouse — courthouse in Folkston, Georgia
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.
Top landmarks
•Augusta National Golf Club — golf course in Georgia, United States
•Augusta Canal — canal in Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
•Morris Museum of Art — museum in Augusta, Georgia, USA
The longest stretch is about 111.7 miles on US 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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: near the start (Love Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (US 301; GA 23): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Augusta, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
