Spanning 190.4 miles across Georgia, this trip from Manchester to Augusta is a manageable journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 9 minutes. Because the drive is straightforward, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops unless you prefer a slower pace. You should budget approximately $30 for fuel to complete the trek. Since both cities are located within the Southeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition across the state. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a practical connection between these two Georgia hubs.
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
95.2 miles from Manchester, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 22m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi
1h 30m
GA 83
19.3 mi
26m
GA 16
13.4 mi
19m
Concord Street
12.6 mi
22m
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
12.2 mi
15m
GA 85
7.9 mi
11m
Zebulon Road
6.4 mi
8m
West 3rd Street
5.9 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 84.9 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on GA 85 Spur
0.6 mi·1 min·Perry Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Johnson Avenue
48 ft·2 sec·Johnson Avenue
3
Continue on Wrightsville Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Wrightsville Road
4
Turn left onto GA 85
7.9 mi·11 min·GA 85
5
Turn right onto GA 18; GA 74; GA 109
2.8 mi·3 min·Woodbury Highway
6
Continue on GA 18; GA 74; GA 109
1.2 mi·1 min·South Main Street
7
Continue on GA 18; GA 109
2.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on GA 18
13 mi·22 min·Concord Street
9
Turn left onto US 19; GA 3
3.0 mi·4 min·Griffin Street
10
Continue on US 19; GA 3
6.4 mi·8 min·Zebulon Road
11
Continue on US 19 Business; US 41 Business; GA 155
1.2 mi·2 min·South Hill Street
12
Turn sharp right onto Crescent Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Crescent Road
13
Continue on Kincaid Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Kincaid Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto East College Street
85 ft·6 sec·East College Street
15
Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.3 mi·49 sec·Hamilton Boulevard
16
Turn right onto GA 16
0.2 mi·21 sec·Memorial Drive
17
Continue on GA 16
2.2 mi·3 min·Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 16
10.0 mi·12 min·Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on GA 16
4.7 mi·6 min·West 3rd Street
20
Enter roundabout onto US 23; GA 16; GA 42
59 ft·1 sec·West 3rd Street
21
Continue on US 23; GA 16; GA 42
1.2 mi·2 min·West 3rd Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto GA 16
3.5 mi·5 min·East 3rd Street
23
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
128 ft·3 sec·GA 16
24
Continue on GA 16
13 mi·19 min·GA 16
25
Turn left onto GA 11; GA 16; GA 83; GA 212
0.2 mi·38 sec·South Warren Street
26
Turn slight right onto GA 83
0.4 mi·50 sec·Madison Street
27
Continue on GA 83
0.2 mi·16 sec·Madison Road
28
Continue on GA 83
2.4 mi·3 min·Madison Street
29
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 83
19 mi·26 min·GA 83
30
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I-20 East: AugustaUse the right lane.
31
Merge onto I 20
0.8 mi·51 sec·Purple Heart Highway
32
Continue on I 20
85 mi·1 hr 30 min·Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
33
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 199Toward GA 28: Augusta
34
Keep slight right at fork
481 ft·11 sec
35
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.4 mi·4 min·Washington Road
36
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.7 mi·3 min·Calhoun Expressway
37
Continue on GA 28
0.1 mi·13 sec·Greene Street
38
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi·44 sec·11th Street
39
Turn right onto Walton Way
225 ft·3 sec·Walton Way
40
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Given the four-hour duration, departing in the morning allows you to reach your destination by the early afternoon with plenty of time to spare. You only need to plan for one major stop to refuel or stretch your legs, making the trip quite flexible for your schedule. Keep a close eye on your navigation when transitioning between GA 83 and GA 16, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be easy to misjudge. Since the Carl Sanders Highway accounts for nearly half of your total distance, use that section to settle into a comfortable cruising rhythm. Staying alert during the local road segments will ensure a smooth and stress-free arrival in Augusta.
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 95.2 miles from Manchester, GA, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.9 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 42 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.2 miles or 2h 22m 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 29m
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 Manchester, 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 Manchester, GA
This is one driving day of about 190.4 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Manchester, 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 Carl Sanders Highway for about 84.9 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 39.3 and 98.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
39.3 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|Crescent Road
Turn sharp right onto Crescent Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
40.3 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|East College Street
At end of road, turn right onto East College Street
Navigation decision point
6
43.1 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
62.5 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|GA 16
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
98.4 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Take the ramp toward I-20 East: Augusta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-20 East: Augusta
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.77 one way
$59.55 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$32.56
$65.11
premium
$4.70
$35.24
$70.48
diesel
$5.61
$42.04
$84.08
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: 66.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.1
0
$19.99
$9.14
Efficient EV
47.6
0
$16.66
$7.62
EV Truck/SUV
76.2
0
$26.66
$12.19
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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 16, 2026
Origin
Manchester, GA
Late night
in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
95 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
30 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 9m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as only 29% of this trip is spent on highways. You will navigate a mix of roads including GA 83 and GA 16, which requires a more attentive driving style than a standard freeway cruise. The longest uninterrupted portion of your journey occurs on the Carl Sanders Highway, where you will cover a 84.9-mile stretch. This transition between technical local roads and faster highway segments keeps the drive engaging and dynamic. Prepare for a varied steering experience as you wind through the Georgia landscape.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.9 mi on Carl Sanders Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.3 miles in near Crescent Road.
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 21 significant decision points across 190.4 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 39.3 miles (Crescent Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 40.3 miles (East College Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.1 miles (GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 190.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.9 miles on Carl Sanders Highway. 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 39.3 miles (Crescent Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 40.3 miles (East College Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.1 miles (GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Augusta, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
