Quitman to Augusta is 276 miles and takes about 5 hours 35 minutes via I 75 and Fall Line Freeway, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the drive, making it a straightforward transit. This route is well-suited for a single-day trip, especially if you're looking to cover ground efficiently between these two Georgia cities.
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
138.1 miles from Quitman, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
116.6 mi
2h 5m
Fall Line Freeway
70.9 mi
1h 25m
US 1
26.8 mi
36m
Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi
19m
Adel Highway
16.2 mi
22m
Quitman Highway
7.8 mi
11m
Irwinton Road
6 mi
7m
Emery Highway
2.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 116.6 mi, about 2h 5m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 42 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,787 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,468
Quietest
2 AM
~253 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.1×
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 Quitman, GA and Augusta, GA.
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Start on US 84; US 221; GA 38; GA 76; GA 333
0.2 mi·27 sec·East Screven Street
2
Turn left onto GA 76; GA 333
0.9 mi·1 min·North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto GA 76
0.7 mi·1 min·East Courtland Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on GA 76
9.9 mi·13 min·Adel Highway
5
Continue on GA 76
1.5 mi·2 min·1st Street
6
Continue on GA 76
6.2 mi·8 min·Adel Highway
7
Continue on GA 76
7.8 mi·11 min·Quitman Highway
8
Turn slight left
289 ft·10 sec
Toward GA 37 West
9
Turn straight onto GA 37
0.3 mi·36 sec·West 4th Street
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I-75 North: Macon
11
Merge onto I 75
117 mi·2 hr 5 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
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.
14
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.
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540
524 ft·15 sec·North Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 23; GA 19; GA 540
2.8 mi·5 min·Emery Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
0.3 mi·35 sec·Emery Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
1.3 mi·2 min·Jeffersonville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
6.0 mi·7 min·Irwinton Road
20
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
51 mi·1 hr 1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Enter roundabout onto GA 88; GA 540
141 ft·2 sec·Fall Line Freeway
22
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
3.5 mi·4 min·Fall Line Freeway
23
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
0.6 mi·41 sec·Fall Line Freeway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
6.5 mi·7 min·Fall Line Freeway
25
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
17 mi·19 min·Fenns Bridge Road
26
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.
27
Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 540
27 mi·36 min·US 1; GA 4; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4
0.8 mi·1 min·Deans Bridge Road
29
Continue on GA 4
0.7 mi·1 min·Milledgeville Road
30
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi·3 min·15th Street
31
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi·1 min·Walton Way
32
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft·12 sec·Walton Way
33
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour, 35-minute drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and arrive comfortably. With only one recommended stop and a mostly highway profile, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 116.6-mile stretch on I 75, as services might be less frequent than in more developed areas. The $43 fuel cost is an estimate, so factor in current prices. Since this is a single-day trip, you can adjust your departure time based on your schedule, but an early start ensures a relaxed pace.
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 138.1 miles from Quitman, GA, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.6 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 61 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.1 miles or 2h 38m 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 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 Quitman, 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 Quitman, GA
This is one driving day of about 276.2 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Quitman, 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 I 75 for about 116.6 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 153 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 76; GA 333 / North Washington Street
Turn left onto GA 76; GA 333 / North Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|GA 76 / East Courtland Avenue
Turn right onto GA 76 / East Courtland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
144.7 mi into trip|~2h 45m 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
152.3 mi into trip|~2h 54m 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
153 mi into trip|~2h 55m 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
$40.78 one way
$81.56 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$44.81
$89.62
premium
$4.49
$48.85
$97.69
diesel
$4.80
$52.15
$104.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.9
1
$29.00
$13.26
Efficient EV
69.1
0
$24.17
$11.05
EV Truck/SUV
110.5
1
$38.67
$17.68
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Quitman, GA
Morning
in Quitman on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
0 mph31% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 11:14PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 11:07PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Destination
Augusta, GA
Morning
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 1 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 11:14PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 11:07PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
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
2 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 35m 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
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 152.4
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?
You'll spend about 78% of this 276.2-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch without a major road change is 116.6 miles on I 75. After that, you'll transition to the Fall Line Freeway and US 1. Given the highway share, anticipate a good amount of consistent cruising, with a notable section of dense exits and merges as you navigate segments of I 75.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 116.6 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Fall Line Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near GA 76; GA 333 / North Washington Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 276.2 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 0.2 miles (GA 76; GA 333 / North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (GA 76 / East Courtland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 144.7 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
498 ft140 ft
Total Climb
634 ft
Total Descent
684 ft
Highest Point
498 ft
~138.1 mi in
Elevation Range
358 ft
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 Quitman, GA to Augusta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
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 35m. Total distance: 276.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 116.6 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 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 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (GA 76; GA 333 / North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (GA 76 / East Courtland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 144.7 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 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 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.
