Traveling from Kingsland to Augusta covers 216 miles across Georgia, typically taking about 4 hours and 23 minutes. Because this is a straightforward, highway-focused drive, it is perfectly manageable as a one-day trip. You should budget approximately $35 for fuel to complete the journey. The route transitions from the coastal Southeast region toward the interior, offering a consistent pace for those looking to reach their destination efficiently. While you could easily break this up, the duration makes it an ideal candidate for a single-day push. Whether you are heading north for business or leisure, the drive remains practical and predictable.
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
108 miles from Kingsland, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
101.4 mi
1h 49m
GA 21
44.2 mi
50m
Main Street
19.5 mi
26m
GA 56
15.5 mi
22m
Millhaven Road
7.5 mi
10m
GA 24
5.4 mi
7m
US 301
4.5 mi
5m
Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 101.4 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsland, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on GA 40
123 ft·7 sec·East King Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 17; GA 25
0.7 mi·1 min·North Lee Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
2.5 mi·4 min·Martin Luther King Boulevard
4
Turn left
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 95 North: Savannah
5
Merge onto I 95
92 mi·1 hr 39 min·I 95
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
9.4 mi·10 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 109Toward GA 21: Port WentworthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
393 ft·11 sec
Toward GA 21 North, GA 30 WestUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto GA 21; GA 30; I 3 FUT
3.3 mi·3 min·Augusta Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
2.2 mi·2 min·GA 21; I 3 FUT
11
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
42 mi·48 min·GA 21; I 3 FUT
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto GA 21 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·South Main Street
13
Continue on US 301 Business; GA 73; GA 21 Business
1.0 mi·1 min·North Main Street
14
Turn slight left onto US 301 Business; GA 73
299 ft·6 sec·US 301 Business; GA 73
15
Turn right onto US 301; GA 73 Loop
4.5 mi·5 min·US 301; GA 73 Loop
16
Take the exit onto GA 24
5.4 mi·7 min·GA 24
17
Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi·2 min·Millhaven Road
18
Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi·1 min·Milhaven Road
19
Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi·4 min·Girard Millhaven Road
20
Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi·7 min·Millhaven Road
21
Continue on GA 23
19 mi·26 min·Main Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto GA 56
15 mi·22 min·GA 56
23
Turn slight right
395 ft·17 sec
24
Continue on Old Savannah Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Old Savannah Road
25
Turn right onto US 1; US 25; US 78; US 278; GA 10; GA 121
438 ft·10 sec·Gordon Highway
26
Turn left onto Old Savannah Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Old Savannah Road
27
Turn slight left onto 12th Street
0.8 mi·2 min·12th Street
28
Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard
0.1 mi·19 sec·Laney Walker Boulevard
29
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.4 mi·43 sec·11th Street
30
Turn left onto Walton Way
282 ft·12 sec·Walton Way
31
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 23-minute trek, aim for an early morning departure to avoid potential congestion on the interstate sections. Since the trip includes just one planned stop, use that time strategically to refuel and stretch your legs, keeping your $35 fuel budget in mind. Given the 101.4-mile opening stretch, ensure your vehicle is prepared for a sustained period of highway driving before you leave Kingsland. Having that single stop scheduled helps maintain a consistent flow, allowing you to reach Augusta without feeling rushed. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so adjust your pace based on real-time traffic conditions along I-95.
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 108 miles from Kingsland, GA, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.4 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 48 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108 miles or 2h 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 25m
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 Kingsland, 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 Kingsland, GA
This is one driving day of about 216 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Kingsland, 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 I 95 for about 101.4 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 105.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 17; GA 25 / North Lee Street
Turn right onto US 17; GA 25 / North Lee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
95.6 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
105 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward GA 21: Port Wentworth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 109
Toward GA 21: Port Wentworth
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105.3 mi into trip|~1h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 21 North, GA 30 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 21 North, GA 30 West
5
105.4 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|GA 21; GA 30; I 3 FUT / Augusta Road
Merge onto GA 21; GA 30; I 3 FUT / Augusta Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.78 one way
$67.56 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$36.93
$73.87
premium
$4.70
$39.98
$79.95
diesel
$5.61
$47.69
$95.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.8
0
$22.68
$10.37
Efficient EV
54
0
$18.90
$8.64
EV Truck/SUV
86.4
1
$30.24
$13.82
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Kingsland, GA
Night
in Kingsland on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Night
in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Sylvania, GA
108 mi in
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
26 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 23m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Frederica National Monument
National Monument
War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ea...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 37.2
St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man an...
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
$10
near mile 96.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive dominated by highway travel, with 79% of your journey spent on major thoroughfares. You will begin with a significant 101.4-mile stretch along I-95, which sets a fast, steady tone for the first half of your trip. As you transition onto GA-21 and Main Street, the character of the road shifts from high-speed interstate cruising to more localized travel. This mix ensures you spend the bulk of your time at highway speeds before navigating the final approach into Augusta. It is a functional, efficient route that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic detours.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.4 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and GA 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 17; GA 25 / North Lee Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 216 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: near the start (US 17; GA 25 / North Lee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 95.6 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 23m. Total distance: 216 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 101.4 miles on I 95. 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: near the start (US 17; GA 25 / North Lee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 95.6 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Frederica National Monument, Cumberland Island National Seashore and Fort Pulaski National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Augusta, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
