Morgan to Augusta is 260.4 miles and takes about 5h 30m via Fall Line Freeway, I 75, and US 1, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a good option if you're looking for a direct route. Plan for a single day of travel, as the duration is manageable for most drivers.
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
130.2 miles from Morgan, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Fall Line Freeway
70.9 mi
1h 25m
I 75
57.1 mi
1h 1m
US 1
26.8 mi
36m
GA 300
21.9 mi
27m
Leary Road
17.3 mi
24m
Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi
19m
Cordele Road
13.8 mi
17m
East Main Street
6.7 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 70.9 mi, about 1h 25m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,874 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,454
Quietest
2 AM
~237 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on School Street Northeast
187 ft·8 sec·School Street Northeast
2
Turn left onto GA 37
6.7 mi·9 min·East Main Street
3
Continue on GA 37; GA 62
0.1 mi·9 sec·Newton Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 37; GA 62
0.8 mi·1 min·Albany Highway
5
Continue on GA 62
17 mi·24 min·Leary Road
6
Turn left onto GA 62; GA 91
3.8 mi·5 min·Newton Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto GA 234
3.0 mi·5 min·West Oakridge Drive
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on GA 234
0.8 mi·1 min·Moultrie Road
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·40 sec
Toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
10
Merge onto US 19; GA 3; GA 300
1.6 mi·2 min·Liberty Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 2AToward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
12
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
0.2 mi·28 sec·Sylvester Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Cordele Road
14 mi·17 min·Cordele Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on GA 300
22 mi·27 min·GA 300
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I-75 North: MaconUse the left lane.
17
Merge onto I 75
57 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540
7.6 mi·8 min·Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Macon, SavannahUse the straight lane.
19
Take the exit onto GA 540
0.7 mi·1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Exit 165Toward I 16 East: SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540
1.1 mi·1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49Use the left lane.
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540
524 ft·15 sec·North Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 23; GA 19; GA 540
2.8 mi·5 min·Emery Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
0.3 mi·35 sec·Emery Road
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
1.3 mi·2 min·Jeffersonville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
6.0 mi·7 min·Irwinton Road
26
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
51 mi·1 hr 1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Enter roundabout onto GA 88; GA 540
141 ft·2 sec·Fall Line Freeway
28
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
3.5 mi·4 min·Fall Line Freeway
29
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
0.6 mi·41 sec·Fall Line Freeway
30
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
6.5 mi·7 min·Fall Line Freeway
31
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
17 mi·19 min·Fenns Bridge Road
32
Turn left onto US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17; GA 88
2.4 mi·4 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 540
27 mi·36 min·US 1; GA 4; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
34
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4
0.8 mi·1 min·Deans Bridge Road
35
Continue on GA 4
0.7 mi·1 min·Milledgeville Road
36
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi·3 min·15th Street
37
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi·1 min·Walton Way
38
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft·12 sec·Walton Way
39
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 30m estimated duration, starting in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Augusta before evening. With only one suggested stop and a fuel cost around $40, this trip is designed for a single-day journey. Consider departing Morgan early to maximize daylight driving. The 70.9-mile stretch on the Fall Line Freeway means you'll have a solid period of consistent driving before needing to navigate potential changes in road type or exit density. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before longer highway segments.
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 130.2 miles from Morgan, GA, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 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 57 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.2 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 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 Morgan, 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 Morgan, GA
This is one driving day of about 260.4 miles and 5h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Morgan, 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 70.9 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 25 and 137.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
25 mi into trip|~36m in|GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road
Turn left onto GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
34.4 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2A
Toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
8
128.9 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
7
136.6 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Take the exit onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 16 East: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 165
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
8
137.3 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.44 one way
$76.89 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$42.25
$84.50
premium
$4.49
$46.05
$92.10
diesel
$4.80
$49.17
$98.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.1
0
$27.34
$12.50
Efficient EV
65.1
0
$22.79
$10.42
EV Truck/SUV
104.2
1
$36.46
$16.67
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Morgan, GA
Morning
in Morgan on Sunday
Local time
11:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:16AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:14AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Destination
Augusta, GA
Morning
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
11:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:16AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:14AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
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
3 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
5h 30m 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.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
3 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 134.7
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 68% of the total mileage on main roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 70.9 miles on the Fall Line Freeway before transitioning to other highways and surface roads. Expect a considerable amount of time on freeways, which often means a steady pace with fewer stops. The high highway share suggests more merges and exits than a rural backroad drive.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.9 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25 miles in near GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 260.4 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 25 miles (GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.9 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
470 ft140 ft
Total Climb
451 ft
Total Descent
558 ft
Highest Point
470 ft
~241.8 mi in
Elevation Range
330 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Morgan, GA and Augusta, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Tifton and Savannah.
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.
Top landmarks
•Augusta National Golf Club — golf course in Georgia, United States
•Augusta Canal — canal in Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
•Morris Museum of Art — museum in Augusta, Georgia, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 30m. Total distance: 260.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.9 miles on Fall Line Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 25 miles (GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.9 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Augusta, GA before the return drive.
