Springfield, GA to Augusta, GA is 95.4 miles and takes about 2h 9m via GA 21 and GA 56, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within Georgia as you travel from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on state highways, making it a good option for a single-day excursion. You'll find the journey offers a mixed driving experience, so it's not an overly taxing drive for a day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.7 miles from Springfield, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
GA 21
31.6 mi
36m
Main Street
19.5 mi
26m
GA 56
15.5 mi
22m
Millhaven Road
7.5 mi
10m
GA 24
5.4 mi
7m
US 301
4.5 mi
5m
Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi
4m
Old Savannah Road
2.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
GA 21
— 31.6 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on Gum Street
136 ft·12 sec·Gum Street
2
Turn right onto East Madison Street
0.3 mi·50 sec·East Madison Street
3
Continue on GA 119
0.3 mi·36 sec·State Road 119
4
Turn right onto GA 21; I 3 FUT
32 mi·36 min·GA 21; I 3 FUT
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto GA 21 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·South Main Street
6
Continue on US 301 Business; GA 73; GA 21 Business
1.0 mi·1 min·North Main Street
7
Turn slight left onto US 301 Business; GA 73
299 ft·6 sec·US 301 Business; GA 73
8
Turn right onto US 301; GA 73 Loop
4.5 mi·5 min·US 301; GA 73 Loop
9
Take the exit onto GA 24
5.4 mi·7 min·GA 24
10
Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi·2 min·Millhaven Road
11
Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi·1 min·Milhaven Road
12
Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi·4 min·Girard Millhaven Road
13
Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi·7 min·Millhaven Road
14
Continue on GA 23
19 mi·26 min·Main Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto GA 56
15 mi·22 min·GA 56
16
Turn slight right
395 ft·17 sec
17
Continue on Old Savannah Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Old Savannah Road
18
Turn right onto US 1; US 25; US 78; US 278; GA 10; GA 121
438 ft·10 sec·Gordon Highway
19
Turn left onto Old Savannah Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Old Savannah Road
20
Turn slight left onto 12th Street
0.8 mi·2 min·12th Street
21
Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard
0.1 mi·19 sec·Laney Walker Boulevard
22
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.4 mi·43 sec·11th Street
23
Turn left onto Walton Way
282 ft·12 sec·Walton Way
24
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over two hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Aiming to leave in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the 95.4 miles. Since the longest uninterrupted stretch is 31.6 miles, you won't need to worry about long periods without services, but it's always wise to top off your fuel in Springfield before you head out. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, so keep that in mind for your budget.
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 47.7 miles from Springfield, GA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.6 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.7 miles or 58m 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 40m
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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, GA
This is one driving day of about 95.4 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Springfield, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on GA 21 for about 31.6 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 94.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Madison Street
Turn right onto East Madison Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|GA 21; I 3 FUT
Turn right onto GA 21; I 3 FUT
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
76.3 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|GA 56
At end of road, turn right onto GA 56
Navigation decision point
4
94.8 mi into trip|~2h 7m in|Laney Walker Boulevard
Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
94.9 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|11th Street
Turn left onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.92 one way
$29.84 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$16.31
$32.62
premium
$4.70
$17.66
$35.31
diesel
$5.61
$21.06
$42.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.6
0
$10.02
$4.58
Efficient EV
23.9
0
$8.35
$3.82
EV Truck/SUV
38.2
0
$13.36
$6.11
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 15, 2026
Origin
Springfield, GA
Late night
in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Jackson, SC
48 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
2h 9m 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?
This trip features a mixed drive profile, with about 60% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on GA 21 and GA 56, including a significant continuous segment of 31.6 miles on GA 21. The road will likely transition between faster highway sections and potentially more local road driving as you navigate through towns and rural areas. Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, with some parts feeling like a typical road trip and others more like navigating local routes.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on GA 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near East Madison Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 9m 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: near the start (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (GA 21; I 3 FUT): Lane positioning matters here; at 76.3 miles (GA 56): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 95.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on GA 21. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (GA 21; I 3 FUT): Lane positioning matters here; at 76.3 miles (GA 56): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Augusta, GA before heading back.
