Trip from Homerville, GA to Augusta, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 36m

Distance

203 mi

327 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 23m ★

6 AM

4h 37m

8 AM

5h 3m

10 AM

4h 46m

12 PM

4h 43m

3 PM

4h 47m

5 PM

5h 2m

8 PM

4h 29m

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

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Homerville, GA

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

Augusta, GA

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Trip Overview

This 203-mile journey from Homerville, Georgia, to Augusta, Georgia, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 4 hours and 36 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 1, GA 56, and US 25, this route offers a direct path through the Southeast region. With a projected fuel cost of around $32 and a highway-focused profile, it's an efficient trip. Considering its manageable length and duration, this drive is well-suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll experience a consistent travel pace without needing to break it up for an overnight stay.

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

101.5 miles from Homerville, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 1	60.3 mi	1h 15m
GA 56	38.3 mi	55m
US 25	23.7 mi	31m
US 84	17.2 mi	22m
North Pierce Street	15.2 mi	17m
Alma Highway	9.2 mi	11m
East Plant Avenue	5.2 mi	7m
Cedar Crossing Road	5.2 mi	9m

Longest stretch: US 1 — 60.3 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 441; GA 89

46 ft · 4 sec · Peach Street

Continue on US 441; GA 89

320 ft · 22 sec · Peach Street

Turn left onto US 84; GA 38

5.2 mi · 7 min · East Plant Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Main Street

93 ft · 2 sec · Main Street

Continue on Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38

90 ft · 2 sec · US 84; GA 38

Continue on US 84; GA 38

17 mi · 22 min · US 84; GA 38

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto New Mexico Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · New Mexico Avenue

Continue on Anita Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Anita Street

Turn left onto US 1; US 23; US 82; GA 4; GA 520

3.3 mi · 4 min · South Georgia Parkway

Turn right onto US 1; US 23; GA 4

4.0 mi · 5 min · Scapa Road

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 23; GA 4

148 ft · 6 sec · Scapa Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 1; US 23; GA 4

9.2 mi · 11 min · Alma Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 1; US 23; GA 4

15 mi · 17 min · North Pierce Street

Continue on US 1; GA 4

21 mi · 24 min · US 1; GA 4

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 1; 4; 15

1.4 mi · 1 min · Hatch Parkway

Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 15

3.1 mi · 3 min · US 1; GA 4; GA 15

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 1/GA 4

0.6 mi · 44 sec · US 1/GA 4

Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road

5.2 mi · 9 min · Cedar Crossing Road

Turn right onto 56

4.2 mi · 7 min · 56

Turn left onto US 1/GA 4

0.6 mi · 42 sec · US 1/GA 4

Merge onto US 1; GA 4; GA 15

36 mi · 47 min · US 1; GA 4; GA 15

Continue on US 1 Business; GA 4 Business

4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

Continue on US 80; GA 26; GA 56

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East Main Street

Turn left onto GA 56

38 mi · 55 min · GA 56

Enter roundabout onto Lovers Lane

156 ft · 2 sec · Lovers Lane

Continue on Lovers Lane

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Lovers Lane

Keep slight left at fork

1.8 mi · 3 min

Turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

24 mi · 31 min · US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

Turn left onto Tubman Home Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Tubman Home Road

Turn right onto GA 4

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Milledgeville Road

Turn slight left onto GA 4

1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

Turn right onto GA 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · Walton Way

Continue on Walton Way

282 ft · 12 sec · Walton Way

Arrive at destination

Walton Way

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 36-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Homerville to maximize your day in Augusta. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $32, you can plan your budget accordingly. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 60 miles on US 1, so be sure to have your preferred audio or snacks ready. Given the drive's manageable distance, you have the flexibility to stop more or less as you please, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before entering longer, less populated stretches of US 1 is a practical consideration.

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 101.5 miles from Homerville, GA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.3 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 45 miles or 1h 1m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101.5 miles or 2h 13m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Homerville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Homerville, GA

This is one driving day of about 203 miles and 4h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Homerville, 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 60.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Toombs County and Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vidalia, GA

102 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

Alma, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vidalia, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.5 miles from Homerville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 1 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.3 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Lily coffee, tea & bread

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+17622151876

Visit website

Deeply Rooted Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homerville, Georgia

0.6 mi

All the Fixin's - Swainsboro

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Swainsboro, Georgia

2.2 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17067226468

Commander Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

0.6 mi

Trellis Coffee Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

1.5 mi

Lily coffee, tea & bread

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+17622151876

Visit website

Deeply Rooted Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Homerville, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+19125209356

Visit website

All the Fixin's - Swainsboro

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Swainsboro, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+14784191500

Visit website

Relic

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

North Augusta, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18035104129

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Homerville, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Service Plaza

1 mi from route

Service Plaza

Hours: Closed

+17069256526

Augusta Museum of History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17067228454

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 84; GA 38 / East Plant Avenue

Turn left onto US 84; GA 38 / East Plant Avenue

Navigation decision point

5.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | Main Street

Enter roundabout onto Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 84; GA 38

Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

23.8 mi into trip | ~32m in | New Mexico Avenue

Turn left onto New Mexico Avenue

Navigation decision point

33 mi into trip | ~46m in | US 1; US 23; GA 4 / Scapa Road

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 23; GA 4 / Scapa Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.97 one way

$59.94 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.12	$32.94	$65.87
premium	$4.49	$35.90	$71.80
diesel	$4.80	$38.33	$76.66

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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.9	0	$21.32	$9.74
Efficient EV	50.8	0	$17.76	$8.12
EV Truck/SUV	81.2	1	$28.42	$12.99

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

Homerville, GA

Morning in Homerville on Sunday

Local time

7:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Mostly Clear

SW 0 to 3 mph 5% chance Live 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 9:12PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Augusta, GA

Morning in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

7:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 2 to 7 mph 26% chance Live 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 9:12PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

2 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 36m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 72% of the journey on faster roads. You'll encounter stretches of US 1, GA 56, and US 25, offering a consistent travel experience. The longest continuous section you'll navigate is 60.3 miles on US 1, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While the profile leans towards highway travel, the specific roads suggest a blend of main arteries and potentially some more local highway segments as you progress towards Augusta. This route generally maintains a steady pace, allowing for straightforward navigation.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 60.3 mi on US 1.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and GA 56. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 84; GA 38 / East Plant Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 203 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 84; GA 38 / East Plant Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.7 miles (US 84; GA 38): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

358 ft 140 ft

Total Climb

265 ft

Total Descent

303 ft

Highest Point

358 ft

~188.5 mi in

Elevation Range

218 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Homerville, GA

Full guide →

Top landmarks

• Clinch County Courthouse — county courthouse in Homerville, United States of America
• Clinch County Jail — prison in Homerville, United States of America

Arriving in Augusta, GA

Full guide →

Founded 1736

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

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 4h 36m. Total distance: 203 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 60.3 miles on US 1. 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.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Lily coffee, tea & bread

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

Lily coffee, tea & bread

Deeply Rooted Cafe

All the Fixin's - Swainsboro

Relic

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

Commander Coffee

Trellis Coffee Bar

Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

Cavalier's Coffeehouse

Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

Honeycomb Specialty Coffee and Treats

Stone Roastery

ChargePoint Charging Station

Circle K Charging Station

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Sacred Heart Cultural Center

Morris Museum of Art

Meadow Garden

Lucy Craft Laney Museum

Augusta Riverwalk

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area

Pexcho's American Dime Museum - Appointment Only

Augusta Museum of History

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Homerville, GA

Augusta, GA

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 36m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in Homerville, GA

Arriving in Augusta, GA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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