If you are planning to travel from Metter to Augusta, expect a straightforward journey covering 82.1 miles through the Southeast region of Georgia. You should anticipate a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of about $13, the route is economically friendly for a quick getaway. You will navigate primarily via Liberty Street, Tubman Home Road, and Milledgeville Road rather than major interstates. Because the entire trip remains within the same state, the transition between these two Southeast locations is seamless and efficient for travelers looking to avoid heavy highway traffic.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from Metter, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 25
48.8 mi
1h
South Lewis Street
25.2 mi
44m
Liberty Street
2.1 mi
3m
15th Street
1.9 mi
3m
Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi
2m
Walton Way
0.9 mi
1m
Milledgeville Road
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 25
— 48.8 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metter, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on GA 23; GA 121
25 mi·44 min·South Lewis Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; GA 67; GA 121
1.7 mi·2 min·US 25; GA 67; GA 121
3
Continue on US 25; GA 23; GA 67; GA 121
7.6 mi·8 min·US 25; GA 23; GA 67; GA 121
4
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
14 mi·15 min·US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
5
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
1.8 mi·2 min·US 25; GA 121
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; GA 24; GA 121
2.1 mi·3 min·Liberty Street
7
Turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
24 mi·31 min·US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
8
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Tubman Home Road
9
Turn right onto GA 4
0.6 mi·55 sec·Milledgeville Road
10
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi·3 min·15th Street
11
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi·1 min·Walton Way
12
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft·12 sec·Walton Way
13
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Since this 1 hour and 32-minute trek is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule. You can easily complete the drive in one go without the need for structured stops, allowing you to reach Augusta quickly. Before you head out, ensure your vehicle is ready for a trip consisting entirely of local roads, as you will be making frequent turns throughout the duration of the drive. Budgeting around $13 for fuel should keep you covered for the full 82.1 miles. My best tip for this specific route is to stay alert at intersections and on turns, as the lack of highway miles means you will be navigating local infrastructure the entire time.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.2 miles from Metter, GA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.8 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 18 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
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 Metter, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Metter, GA
This is one driving day of about 80.4 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Metter, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 25 for about 48.8 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 25.2 and 77 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
25.2 mi into trip|~44m in|US 25; GA 67; GA 121
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; GA 67; GA 121
Navigation decision point
3
48.2 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|US 25; GA 121
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
Navigation decision point
4
50 mi into trip|~1h 13m 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
4
76.1 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|Tubman Home Road
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
Navigation decision point
4
77 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|GA 4 / Milledgeville Road
Turn right onto GA 4 / Milledgeville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.57 one way
$25.15 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$13.75
$27.49
premium
$4.70
$14.88
$29.76
diesel
$5.61
$17.75
$35.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.1
0
$8.44
$3.86
Efficient EV
20.1
0
$7.04
$3.22
EV Truck/SUV
32.2
0
$11.26
$5.15
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Metter, GA
Late night
in Metter on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Waynesboro, GA
40 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
32 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
1h 56m 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 the monotony of the interstate; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the highway share is 0%, you will spend the entire 82.1 miles navigating local roads that wind through the countryside. There is no long-distance, uninterrupted highway cruising here, as the longest stretch is 0 miles on Liberty Street. Expect a hands-on experience where the road surface and turns change frequently as you progress from Metter toward Augusta. This is a journey for those who prefer the character of local backroads over the predictable, high-speed pace of a major expressway.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.8 mi on US 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25 and South Lewis Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 25.2 miles in near US 25; GA 67; GA 121.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Metter, GA to Augusta, GA is easy. At 1h 56m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.2 miles (US 25; GA 67; GA 121): Navigation decision point; at 48.2 miles (US 25; GA 121): Navigation decision point; at 50 miles (US 25; GA 24; GA 121 / Liberty Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 80.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 48.8 miles on US 25. 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 25.2 miles (US 25; GA 67; GA 121): Navigation decision point; at 48.2 miles (US 25; GA 121): Navigation decision point; at 50 miles (US 25; GA 24; GA 121 / Liberty 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.
