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Trip from Montgomery, GA to Augusta, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h

Distance

132.3 mi

213 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 49m ★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Montgomery, GA, GA

Montgomery, GA

Enam Sape

consolidated city-county in Richmond County, Georgia, United States

Augusta, GA

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 132.3-mile drive from Montgomery, GA, to Augusta, GA, can easily be completed in about 3 hours, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes GA 21 and GA 56, with a significant portion on Main Street as you pass through towns. With a projected fuel cost of around $21, it's an economical journey. The drive offers a mixed profile, blending highway travel with local road segments. As both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, you'll experience consistent regional characteristics throughout. This trip is well-suited for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stay.

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

66.1 miles from Montgomery, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
GA 21 41.9 mi 48m
Main Street 19.5 mi 26m
GA 56 15.5 mi 22m
Augusta Road 12.6 mi 17m
Millhaven Road 7.5 mi 10m
William F. Lynes Parkway 7 mi 9m
GA 24 5.4 mi 7m
US 301 4.5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: GA 21 — 41.9 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, GA and Augusta, GA.

1

Start on Whitefield Avenue

2.1 mi · 5 min · Whitefield Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto GA 204 SPUR

1.5 mi · 2 min · Whitefield Avenue
3

Continue on GA 204 SPUR

2.3 mi · 3 min · Waters Avenue
4

Continue on Waters Drive

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Waters Drive
5

Continue on Waters Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Waters Avenue
6

Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Derenne Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on I 516; GA 21

7.0 mi · 9 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on GA 21

13 mi · 17 min · Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT

42 mi · 48 min · GA 21; I 3 FUT
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn right onto GA 21 Business

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
11

Continue on US 301 Business; GA 73; GA 21 Business

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
12

Turn slight left onto US 301 Business; GA 73

299 ft · 6 sec · US 301 Business; GA 73
13

Turn right onto US 301; GA 73 Loop

4.5 mi · 5 min · US 301; GA 73 Loop
14

Take the exit onto GA 24

5.4 mi · 7 min · GA 24
15

Turn right onto Millhaven Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Millhaven Road
16

Continue on Milhaven Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Milhaven Road
17

Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road

3.4 mi · 4 min · Girard Millhaven Road
18

Continue on Millhaven Road

5.6 mi · 7 min · Millhaven Road
19

Continue on GA 23

19 mi · 26 min · Main Street
20

At end of road, turn right onto GA 56

15 mi · 22 min · GA 56
21

Turn slight right

395 ft · 17 sec
22

Continue on Old Savannah Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Old Savannah Road
23

Turn right onto US 1; US 25; US 78; US 278; GA 10; GA 121

438 ft · 10 sec · Gordon Highway
24

Turn left onto Old Savannah Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road
25

Turn slight left onto 12th Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · 12th Street
26

Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Laney Walker Boulevard
27

Turn left onto 11th Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · 11th Street
28

Turn left onto Walton Way

282 ft · 12 sec · Walton Way
29

Arrive at destination

Walton Way

Trip Plan

Given the short 3-hour duration, this route offers great flexibility. You can depart Montgomery, GA, at your leisure, perhaps after a relaxed breakfast. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to push through or take a break whenever convenient. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 41.9-mile stretch on GA 21, where services might be less frequent. Planning your fuel stops before you enter longer stretches of highway is a practical approach for this 132.3-mile trip to Augusta, GA.

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 66.1 miles from Montgomery, GA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.9 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 29 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 66.1 miles or 1h 25m 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 22m

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 Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, GA

This is one driving day of about 132.3 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Montgomery, 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 GA 21 for about 41.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Sylvania, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sylvania, GA

66 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Sylvania, GA to Augusta, GA

61.7 mi · 1h 28m

Pacing Suggestions

Springfield, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sylvania, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.1 miles from Montgomery, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 131.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
2.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | GA 204 SPUR / Whitefield Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto GA 204 SPUR / Whitefield Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | East Derenne Avenue

Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
113.2 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in | GA 56

At end of road, turn right onto GA 56

Navigation decision point

4
131.7 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in | Laney Walker Boulevard

Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
131.9 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in | 11th Street

Turn left onto 11th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.69 one way

$41.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $22.62 $45.24
premium $4.70 $24.49 $48.97
diesel $5.61 $29.21 $58.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.7 0 $13.89 $6.35
Efficient EV 33.1 0 $11.58 $5.29
EV Truck/SUV 52.9 0 $18.52 $8.47

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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

Montgomery, GA

Late night in Montgomery on Sunday

Local time

3:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Sunny

SW 7 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Augusta, GA

Late night in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

3:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Sylvania, GA

66 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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this 132.3-mile journey, with 56% of your travel occurring on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 41.9 miles on GA 21, offering a period of consistent speed. As you transition onto Main Street and then GA 56, the character of the drive will likely shift, incorporating more local traffic and potentially lower speed limits. This blend means you'll experience both open road cruising and more town-focused driving segments, keeping the experience varied.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.9 mi on GA 21.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 2.1 miles in near GA 204 SPUR / Whitefield Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 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 2.1 miles (GA 204 SPUR / Whitefield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (East Derenne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 113.2 miles (GA 56): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 132.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.9 miles on GA 21. 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 2.1 miles (GA 204 SPUR / Whitefield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (East Derenne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 113.2 miles (GA 56): Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Augusta, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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