Traveling from Stockbridge to Augusta covers 140.2 miles of Southeast Georgia, a trip that typically takes about 2 hours and 42 minutes behind the wheel. Because this route is manageable within a single day, you can easily complete it as a straightforward day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $22 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating this path involves connecting via the Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, and Stockbridge Highway. It is a practical, direct route that serves as a reliable link between these two Georgia cities.
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
70.1 miles from Stockbridge, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi
1h 30m
Purple Heart Highway
32 mi
34m
Stockbridge Highway
7.8 mi
12m
GA 138
5.5 mi
8m
Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi
3m
Washington Road
2.4 mi
4m
North Henry Boulevard
1.9 mi
3m
McDonough Road
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 84.9 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockbridge, GA and Augusta, GA.
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Start on US 23; GA 42; GA 138
1.9 mi·3 min·North Henry Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on GA 138
0.9 mi·1 min·GA 138
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on GA 138
1.2 mi·1 min·GA 138
4
Enter roundabout onto GA 138
186 ft·7 sec·GA 138
5
Continue on GA 138
0.9 mi·1 min·GA 138
6
Continue on GA 138
2.5 mi·3 min·GA 138
7
Enter roundabout onto GA 138
125 ft·1 sec·Steam Mill Expressway
8
Continue on GA 138
0.7 mi·1 min·Steam Mill Expressway
9
Continue on GA 138
1.5 mi·2 min·Stockbridge Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto GA 138
184 ft·2 sec·Stockbridge Highway
11
Continue on GA 138
6.3 mi·9 min·Stockbridge Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto GA 20; GA 138
1.2 mi·2 min·McDonough Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 20 East, US 278 East, GA 20 East: Augusta
14
Merge onto I 20; US 278; GA 12
32 mi·34 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 20
85 mi·1 hr 30 min·Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 199Toward GA 28: Augusta
17
Keep slight right at fork
481 ft·11 sec
18
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.4 mi·4 min·Washington Road
19
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.7 mi·3 min·Calhoun Expressway
20
Continue on GA 28
0.1 mi·13 sec·Greene Street
21
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi·44 sec·11th Street
22
Turn right onto Walton Way
225 ft·3 sec·Walton Way
23
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple since the 2-hour and 42-minute duration offers significant flexibility for your schedule. You only need to build in one planned stop to keep your energy up during the 140.2-mile journey. Since fuel costs are estimated at $22, it is a budget-friendly trip that doesn't require complex logistics or frequent refueling breaks. To make the most of your time, try to avoid peak local traffic hours when navigating the turn-heavy sections of the route. Keeping your pace steady through the local stretches will ensure a smoother arrival in Augusta.
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 70.1 miles from Stockbridge, GA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.9 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 31 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.1 miles or 1h 23m 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 12m
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 Stockbridge, 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 Stockbridge, GA
This is one driving day of about 140.2 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Stockbridge, 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 Carl Sanders Highway for about 84.9 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 134.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5 mi into trip|~8m in|GA 138
Enter roundabout onto GA 138
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
17.2 mi into trip|~27m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East, US 278 East, GA 20 East: Augusta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 278 East, GA 20 East: Augu...
5
17.4 mi into trip|~27m in|I 20; US 278; GA 12 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 20; US 278; GA 12 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
134.2 mi into trip|~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward GA 28: Augusta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 199
Toward GA 28: Augusta
5
134.5 mi into trip|~2h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.92 one way
$43.85 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$23.97
$47.94
premium
$4.70
$25.95
$51.90
diesel
$5.61
$30.95
$61.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.1
0
$14.72
$6.73
Efficient EV
35.1
0
$12.27
$5.61
EV Truck/SUV
56.1
0
$19.63
$8.97
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Stockbridge, GA
Late night
in Stockbridge on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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 42m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a mindless interstate cruise. With only 6% of the route designated as highway, you will spend most of your time navigating local roads that offer a more grounded, hands-on driving experience. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on the Carl Sanders Highway, which stretches for 84.9 miles. Because the road conditions shift between these different highway designations, you should stay alert for changes in traffic flow. This is a journey defined by its local character rather than high-speed, long-distance highway stretches.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.9 mi on Carl Sanders Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near GA 138.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 140.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (GA 138): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (I 20; US 278; GA 12 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
836 ft140 ft
Total Climb
396 ft
Total Descent
1,062 ft
Highest Point
836 ft
~20 mi in
Elevation Range
696 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 140.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.9 miles on Carl Sanders Highway. 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: at 5 miles (GA 138): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (I 20; US 278; GA 12 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Augusta, GA before heading back.
