Origin
Hawkinsville, GA
Late night in Hawkinsville on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hawkinsville, 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 18m
Distance
132.6 mi
213 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
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6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hawkinsville, GA
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Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
Embark on a 132.6-mile journey from Hawkinsville, GA, to Augusta, GA, which will take approximately 3 hours and 18 minutes. This drive is well-suited for a single day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $21. You'll primarily travel along US 1, Fenns Bridge Road, and Captain Burnham Road, experiencing a mixed driving profile. The Southeast region offers a consistent landscape for this relatively short excursion. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive. This route provides a straightforward path between these two Georgia cities, making it an efficient option for your travel plans.
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
66.3 miles from Hawkinsville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 26.8 mi | 36m |
| Fenns Bridge Road | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| Captain Burnham Road | 15 mi | 21m |
| GA 68 | 13.4 mi | 23m |
| Allentown-Nicklesville Road | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Coley Station Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Long Branch Road | 4.3 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 26.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawkinsville, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on this road
312 ft
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15 sec
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this road
2
Turn sharp left onto US 129 Business; US 341 Business; 11 Business
179 ft
·
8 sec
·
Progress Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 129 Business; US 341 Business; GA 11 Business; GA 26
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Commerce Street
4
Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
437 ft
·
16 sec
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US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
5
Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
6
Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 257
127 ft
·
8 sec
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US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 257
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
4.0 mi
·
6 min
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US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Old Milledgeville Road
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Old Milledgeville Road
9
Continue on Cap Burnham Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
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Cap Burnham Road
10
Turn slight right onto Coley Station Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
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Coley Station Road
11
Continue on GA 112
15 mi
·
21 min
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Captain Burnham Road
12
Continue on GA 112
13 mi
·
18 min
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Allentown-Nicklesville Road
13
Turn right onto Long Branch Road
4.3 mi
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10 min
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Long Branch Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto Old Balls Ferry Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
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Old Balls Ferry Road
15
Turn right onto GA 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 57
16
Turn left onto GA 68
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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GA 68
17
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 68
11 mi
·
19 min
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GA 68
18
Turn left onto GA 15
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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GA 15
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on GA 15
3.2 mi
·
5 min
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South Harris Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn straight onto GA 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sparta Road
21
Turn right onto GA 24; GA 540
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Enter roundabout onto GA 88; GA 540
141 ft
·
2 sec
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Fall Line Freeway
23
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
24
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
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Fall Line Freeway
25
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
26
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Fenns Bridge Road
27
Turn left onto US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17; GA 88
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 540
27 mi
·
36 min
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US 1; GA 4; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deans Bridge Road
30
Continue on GA 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Milledgeville Road
31
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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15th Street
32
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Walton Way
33
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft
·
12 sec
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Walton Way
34
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 18-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential traffic. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 26.8-mile stretch on US 1, as services might be less frequent. The $21 fuel cost is a reasonable budget for this trip. A practical tip for this route is to ensure your navigation system is up-to-date, as the mix of main roads and county routes can sometimes be disorienting.
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 66.3 miles from Hawkinsville, GA, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 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 29 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.3 miles or 1h 49m 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 44m
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 Hawkinsville, 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 Hawkinsville, GA
This is one driving day of about 132.6 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Hawkinsville, 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 1 for about 26.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.3 miles from Hawkinsville, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 99.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 129 Business; US 341 Business; 11 Business / Progress Avenue
Turn sharp left onto US 129 Business; US 341 Business; 11 Business / Progress Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
Turn left onto US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
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GA 15
Turn left onto GA 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
70.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
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GA 24; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Turn right onto GA 24; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
99.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.74 one way
$41.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.67 | $45.35 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.54 | $49.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.28 | $58.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.92 | $6.36 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.60 | $5.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53 | 0 | $18.56 | $8.49 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
3:53 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
6 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 18m 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 driving experience, with 45% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced travel interspersed with more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 26.8 miles on US 1, providing a solid period of consistent driving. As you progress, expect the character of the road to shift, moving from potentially more open highway to quieter county roads. This variation keeps the drive engaging, offering a dynamic feel behind the wheel without becoming overly demanding.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 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?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 129 Business; US 341 Business; 11 Business / Progress Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 132.6 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 0.1 miles (US 129 Business; US 341 Business; 11 Business / Progress Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles (US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.7 miles (GA 15): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 132.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 129 Business; US 341 Business; 11 Business / Progress Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles (US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.7 miles (GA 15): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 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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