Origin
Martinez, GA
Morning in Martinez on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Martinez, GA to Augusta, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Martinez, GA
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Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Martinez to Augusta is a quick, straightforward trip covering just 8.9 miles. You can comfortably complete this journey in about 14 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Because the route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about long-distance planning or significant fuel expenses, which should cost you roughly $1. This drive stays within the Southeast region, transitioning you from the residential feel of Martinez to the heart of Augusta. It is a highly practical commute that offers maximum efficiency for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Calhoun Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Riverwatch Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 11th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Greene Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Home Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Walton Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Road
— 4.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinez, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on Riverwatch Parkway
465 ft
·
11 sec
·
Riverwatch Parkway
2
Continue on Riverwatch Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverwatch Parkway
3
Turn right onto GA 104
328 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pleasant Home Road
4
Turn left onto GA 104 Connector
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Washington Road
5
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Calhoun Expressway
6
Continue on GA 28
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Greene Street
7
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
11th Street
8
Turn right onto Walton Way
225 ft
·
3 sec
·
Walton Way
9
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
GA 104 / Pleasant Home Road
Turn right onto GA 104 / Pleasant Home Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
GA 104 Connector / Washington Road
Turn left onto GA 104 Connector / Washington Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
11th Street
Turn right onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Walton Way
Turn right onto Walton Way
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Augusta, GA
Morning in Augusta on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
13m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate a mix of local thoroughfares including Riverwatch Parkway, Pleasant Home Road, and Washington Road. With 0% of the route on highways, you won't experience any long, uninterrupted stretches, as the longest segment of the trip is 0 miles on Riverwatch Parkway. The experience behind the wheel is defined by steady, localized navigation through urban and suburban corridors. Be prepared for frequent turns and standard traffic patterns as you move toward your destination.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Washington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near GA 104 / Pleasant Home Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (GA 104 / Pleasant Home Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (GA 104 Connector / Washington Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (11th Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Augusta, GA
Full guide →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.
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 13m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Washington Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (GA 104 / Pleasant Home Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (GA 104 Connector / Washington Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (11th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Augusta, GA before heading back.
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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