Traveling from Jesup to Augusta takes you on a 151-mile journey through the heart of Southeast Georgia. Expect to spend approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes behind the wheel, making this a highly manageable one-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of $24, you can plan your day without worrying about excessive pump costs. Because you won't be relying on major interstates, this route offers a more grounded, local perspective of the region. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick getaway, the trip is straightforward enough to complete in a single morning or afternoon session.
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
74.6 miles from Jesup, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 25
111.7 mi
2h 26m
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
Liberty Street
2.1 mi
3m
15th Street
1.9 mi
3m
North 1st Street
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 25
— 111.7 mi, about 2h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jesup, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on West Cherry Street
396 ft·17 sec·West Cherry Street
2
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
1.8 mi·3 min·North 1st Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 25; US 84; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
2.8 mi·3 min·Savannah Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 25; US 84; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
0.4 mi·30 sec·Cypress Street
5
Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
2.0 mi·2 min·US-84
6
Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; GA 38
0.6 mi·42 sec·US 84
7
Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; GA 38
3.2 mi·3 min·US-84
8
Continue on US 25; US 84; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
0.6 mi·1 min·Cypress Street
9
Turn left onto South Main Street
361 ft·15 sec·South Main Street
10
Turn slight left onto US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
0.5 mi·1 min·North McDonald Street
11
Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; 57
14 mi·19 min·Cecil Nobles Highway
12
Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
4.5 mi·6 min·US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
13
Enter roundabout onto US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
139 ft·2 sec·US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
14
Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
2.8 mi·4 min·US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
15
Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 73
34 mi·50 min·US 25; US 301; GA 73
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto US 25 Bypass
4.9 mi·6 min·Veterans Memorial Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
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.
18
Continue on US 25; GA 67
18 mi·20 min·US 25; GA 67
19
Continue on US 25; GA 23; GA 67; GA 121
7.6 mi·8 min·US 25; GA 23; GA 67; GA 121
20
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
14 mi·15 min·US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
21
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
1.8 mi·2 min·US 25; GA 121
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; GA 24; GA 121
2.1 mi·3 min·Liberty Street
23
Turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
24 mi·31 min·US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
24
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Tubman Home Road
25
Turn right onto GA 4
0.6 mi·55 sec·Milledgeville Road
26
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi·3 min·15th Street
27
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi·1 min·Walton Way
28
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft·12 sec·Walton Way
29
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, try to depart early in the day to navigate the local roads while visibility is at its best. You only need to plan for one major stop to keep your energy up during the nearly three-hour duration. Because the route relies entirely on local streets rather than highways, keep a close eye on your GPS and stay alert for frequent turns that can easily add time if you miss a junction. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to pull over whenever you see a safe spot to stretch your legs. Keeping your navigation apps updated will be essential for managing the frequent transitions between 1st Street, Savannah Highway, and Cypress Street.
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 74.6 miles from Jesup, GA, or about 1h 46m 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 33 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.6 miles or 1h 46m 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 42m
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 Jesup, 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 Jesup, GA
This is one driving day of about 149.1 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Jesup, 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 118.8 — 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|~0m in|US 84; GA 38 / North 1st Street
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38 / North 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
30.6 mi into trip|~43m 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
4
67.9 mi into trip|~1h 37m 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
72.8 mi into trip|~1h 44m 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
118.8 mi into trip|~2h 37m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.32 one way
$46.63 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$25.49
$50.99
premium
$4.70
$27.60
$55.19
diesel
$5.61
$32.92
$65.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.7
0
$15.66
$7.16
Efficient EV
37.3
0
$13.05
$5.96
EV Truck/SUV
59.6
0
$20.87
$9.54
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Jesup, GA
Late night
in Jesup on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
3:45 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
31 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 20m 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?
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this path is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will navigate via North 1st Street, Savannah Highway, and Cypress Street, with a highway share of 0%. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on North 1st Street, you should prepare for a route defined by constant shifts and local road travel rather than high-speed highway miles. This personality makes the drive feel more intimate and connected to the landscape, though it requires more active steering than a typical freeway haul.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25 and Cecil Nobles Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 84; GA 38 / North 1st 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 3h 20m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 84; GA 38 / North 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles (US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 67.9 miles (US 25 Bypass / Veterans Memorial Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 149.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 111.7 miles on US 25. 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 0.1 miles (US 84; GA 38 / North 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles (US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 67.9 miles (US 25 Bypass / Veterans Memorial Parkway): 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 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Augusta, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
