Mount Airy to Augusta is 143.9 miles and takes about 2h 58m via US 441 and Carl Sanders Highway, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within the Southeast region, taking you from the foothills of Georgia to the Central Savannah River Area. Expect a mixed drive that offers a blend of highway speeds and more local road experiences. It's a straightforward trip, well within the scope of a single day, making it an easy option for a quick transition between these two Georgia locales.
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
71.9 miles from Mount Airy, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 441
30.4 mi
38m
Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi
28m
Lexington Road
23.3 mi
29m
US 78
21.9 mi
27m
Washington Road
11.7 mi
14m
Commerce Road
9.5 mi
11m
Athens Road
8.4 mi
9m
Inner Loop 10
3.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 441
— 30.4 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Airy, GA and Augusta, GA.
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Start on 7th Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·7th Street
2
Turn right onto Old Main Street
363 ft·18 sec·Old Main Street
3
Turn left onto 6th Street
56 ft·3 sec·6th Street
4
Turn right onto Dicks Hill Parkway
0.8 mi·1 min·Dicks Hill Parkway
5
Continue on Wyly Street South
0.8 mi·1 min·Wyly Street South
6
Turn straight onto US 441 BUS; GA 105
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street South
7
Continue on US 441 BUS; GA 105
0.5 mi·49 sec·Willingham Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 441; GA 15; GA 105
16 mi·18 min·US 441; GA 15; GA 105
9
Continue on US 441; GA 15; GA 164
3.6 mi·4 min·US 441; GA 15; GA 164
Use the straight lane.
10
Merge onto US 441; GA 15
11 mi·14 min·US 441; GA 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 441; GA 15
9.5 mi·11 min·Commerce Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 10 Loop; GA 15
0.2 mi·11 sec·GA Inner Loop 10
14
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 10 Loop; GA 15
0.9 mi·1 min·Inner Loop 10
15
Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15
2.5 mi·3 min·Inner Loop 10
Exit 10CToward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, LexingtonUse the slight right lane.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·13 sec
Exit 8Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington RoadUse the right lane.
17
Turn right onto US 78 Business; GA 10
0.1 mi·14 sec·Oconee Street
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on US 78 Business; GA 10
1.5 mi·2 min·Lexington Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 78; GA 10
0.2 mi·24 sec·Lexington Highway
20
Continue on US 78; GA 10
5.8 mi·8 min·Lexington Road
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on US 78; GA 10
8.4 mi·9 min·Athens Road
22
Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22
0.9 mi·58 sec·Main Street
23
Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22
9.3 mi·10 min·Washington Road
24
Continue on US 78; GA 10
16 mi·18 min·Lexington Road
25
Turn right onto US 78; GA 10; GA 17
22 mi·27 min·US 78; GA 10; GA 17
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I-20 East: AugustaUse the left lane.
27
Merge onto I 20
27 mi·28 min·Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 199Toward GA 28: Augusta
29
Keep slight right at fork
481 ft·11 sec
30
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.4 mi·4 min·Washington Road
31
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.7 mi·3 min·Calhoun Expressway
32
Continue on GA 28
0.1 mi·13 sec·Greene Street
33
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi·44 sec·11th Street
34
Turn right onto Walton Way
225 ft·3 sec·Walton Way
35
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and allow for any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated around $23, you won't need extensive planning for services. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer 30.4-mile stretch on US 441, to ensure you have plenty of gas before hitting any less-serviced areas.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.9 miles from Mount Airy, GA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 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 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.9 miles or 1h 33m 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 27m
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 Mount Airy, 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 Mount Airy, GA
This is one driving day of about 143.9 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Mount Airy, 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 US 441 for about 30.4 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.2 and 111 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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22.2 mi into trip|~28m in|US 441; GA 15
Merge onto US 441; GA 15
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
42.9 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the exit toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
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44.2 mi into trip|~57m in|US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10
Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10 toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10C
Toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop I...
8
46.7 mi into trip|~1h in
Take the exit toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 8
Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington R...
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111 mi into trip|~2h 19m in
Take the ramp toward I-20 East: Augusta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-20 East: Augusta
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.50 one way
$45.01 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$24.60
$49.21
premium
$4.70
$26.63
$53.27
diesel
$5.61
$31.77
$63.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.2
0
$15.11
$6.91
Efficient EV
36
0
$12.59
$5.76
EV Truck/SUV
57.6
0
$20.15
$9.21
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Mount Airy, GA
Late night
in Mount Airy on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
SW 1 to 7 mph1% chanceLive forecast
74°F
Winterville, GA
72 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
45 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
2h 58m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 39% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 441, including a notable 30.4-mile segment without major interruptions. The Carl Sanders Highway and Lexington Road will also feature in your drive. The road character shifts as you progress, moving from potentially faster highway sections to more local road driving as you approach your destination. Be prepared for varied driving conditions throughout the nearly 3-hour trip.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.4 mi on US 441.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.2 miles in near US 441; GA 15.
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 16 significant decision points across 143.9 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 22.2 miles (US 441; GA 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.2 miles (US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Airy, GA to Augusta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.
Lexington
44.2 mi in|~57m|via US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 143.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.4 miles on US 441. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 22.2 miles (US 441; GA 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.2 miles (US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Augusta, GA before heading back.
