Traveling from Glennville to Augusta covers 118.5 miles of Southeast Georgia, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 12 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $19 for fuel to cover the distance. This drive relies on local roads rather than major interstates, offering a direct path between the two cities. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a visit, the route is practical and manageable for a one-day excursion.
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
58.3 miles from Glennville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 25
69.9 mi
1h 24m
North Main Street
35.4 mi
51m
Veterans Memorial Parkway
4.9 mi
6m
Liberty Street
2.1 mi
3m
15th Street
1.9 mi
3m
Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi
2m
Walton Way
0.9 mi
1m
Milledgeville Road
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 25
— 69.9 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glennville, GA and Augusta, GA.
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Start on GA 144
135 ft·4 sec·Barnard Street
2
Turn right onto US 25; US 301; GA 73
35 mi·51 min·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto US 25 Bypass
4.9 mi·6 min·Veterans Memorial Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
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.
5
Continue on US 25; GA 67
18 mi·20 min·US 25; GA 67
6
Continue on US 25; GA 23; GA 67; GA 121
7.6 mi·8 min·US 25; GA 23; GA 67; GA 121
7
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
14 mi·15 min·US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
8
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
1.8 mi·2 min·US 25; GA 121
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; GA 24; GA 121
2.1 mi·3 min·Liberty Street
10
Turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
24 mi·31 min·US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
11
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Tubman Home Road
12
Turn right onto GA 4
0.6 mi·55 sec·Milledgeville Road
13
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi·3 min·15th Street
14
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi·1 min·Walton Way
15
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft·12 sec·Walton Way
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Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Since this is a two-hour drive with no mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on local surface streets, especially when navigating through town centers. Keep your $19 fuel budget in mind as you plan your departure, and ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Glennville to avoid mid-trip refueling. Because the route is entirely comprised of local roads, stay alert for changing speed limits and traffic signals along the path. Taking a brief break halfway through can help you stay refreshed, even though the total duration is quite manageable.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.3 miles from Glennville, GA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.9 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 26 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.3 miles or 1h 19m 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 4m
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 Glennville, 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 Glennville, GA
This is one driving day of about 116.7 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Glennville, 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 69.9 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 112.4 — 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|US 25; US 301; GA 73 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 25; US 301; GA 73 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
35.5 mi into trip|~51m in|US 25 Bypass / Veterans Memorial Parkway
Turn left onto US 25 Bypass / Veterans Memorial Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
40.4 mi into trip|~58m 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.
4
86.3 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|US 25; GA 24; GA 121 / Liberty Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; GA 24; GA 121 / Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
4
112.4 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|Tubman Home Road
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.25 one way
$36.50 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.95
$39.91
premium
$4.70
$21.60
$43.20
diesel
$5.61
$25.77
$51.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35
0
$12.25
$5.60
Efficient EV
29.2
0
$10.21
$4.67
EV Truck/SUV
46.7
0
$16.34
$7.47
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Glennville, GA
Late night
in Glennville on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
12:22 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
2h 34m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway driving. You will navigate through various local stretches using North Main Street, Veterans Memorial Parkway, and Liberty Street to reach your destination. Because the path avoids high-speed freeways, you can anticipate a more engaged driving experience that requires constant attention to turns and transitions. The lack of long, uninterrupted highway stretches means the pace remains steady but consistent with local road conditions.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.9 mi on US 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25 and North Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 25; US 301; GA 73 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 34m drive. You will face about 8 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 (US 25; US 301; GA 73 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.5 miles (US 25 Bypass / Veterans Memorial Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.4 miles (US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 116.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 69.9 miles on US 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (US 25; US 301; GA 73 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.5 miles (US 25 Bypass / Veterans Memorial Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.4 miles (US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
