Summerville, GA to Augusta, GA is 236.9 miles and takes about 4h 34m via Carl Sanders Highway, I-75, and Purple Heart Highway, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, traversing the Southeast region. The drive offers a mixed experience, meaning you'll encounter both faster highway sections and potentially more local road driving. Given its manageable length and duration, it's well-suited for a single-day journey, allowing for a relaxed pace. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive across the state.
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
118.4 miles from Summerville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi
1h 30m
I 75
58.2 mi
1h 5m
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi
50m
Martha Berry Highway
13.3 mi
17m
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.7 mi
11m
Turkey Mountain Road
7.7 mi
11m
Adairsville Highway
5.5 mi
9m
Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 84.9 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
27 ft·8 sec·Washington Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
0.2 mi·16 sec·Commerce Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 27; GA 1
0.6 mi·1 min·Rome Boulevard
4
Continue on US 27; GA 1
13 mi·17 min·Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left onto GA 140
7.7 mi·11 min·Turkey Mountain Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on GA 140
2.6 mi·4 min·Adairsville Road Northeast
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on GA 140
4.4 mi·7 min·Adairsville Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn slight left
514 ft·10 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on GA 140
1.1 mi·1 min·Adairsville Highway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
11
Merge onto I 75
58 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 247Toward I 20: Augusta, BirminghamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 East: AugustaUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 20
9.7 mi·11 min·Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 20
47 mi·50 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 20
85 mi·1 hr 30 min·Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 199Toward GA 28: Augusta
18
Keep slight right at fork
481 ft·11 sec
19
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.4 mi·4 min·Washington Road
20
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.7 mi·3 min·Calhoun Expressway
21
Continue on GA 28
0.1 mi·13 sec·Greene Street
22
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi·44 sec·11th Street
23
Turn right onto Walton Way
225 ft·3 sec·Walton Way
24
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Since this is a single-day trip covering 236.9 miles, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight for the 4h 34m drive and to take advantage of the $37 estimated fuel cost. While there's only one recommended stop, be aware of the 84.9-mile stretch on Carl Sanders Highway and plan accordingly for fuel or a brief rest before you reach it. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move between the main roads like I-75 and the Purple Heart Highway.
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 118.4 miles from Summerville, GA, or about 2h 24m 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 52 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.4 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 45m
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 Summerville, 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 Summerville, GA
This is one driving day of about 236.9 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Summerville, 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 88.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 27; GA 1 / Commerce Street
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1 / Commerce Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.1 mi into trip|~18m in|GA 140 / Turkey Mountain Road
Turn left onto GA 140 / Turkey Mountain Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
30.4 mi into trip|~44m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
88.6 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 247
Toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham
7
88.9 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 20 East: Augusta
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.05 one way
$74.09 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$40.51
$81.01
premium
$4.70
$43.85
$87.69
diesel
$5.61
$52.30
$104.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.1
0
$24.87
$11.37
Efficient EV
59.2
0
$20.73
$9.48
EV Truck/SUV
94.8
1
$33.17
$15.16
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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 Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Summerville, GA
Late night
in Summerville on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
30 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
4h 34m 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.
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?
This drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Carl Sanders Highway, with the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring 84.9 miles. Expect the road conditions to vary; you'll likely transition between quicker highway segments and slower, potentially more winding, local roads. This dynamic means you'll need to be adaptable to changing speed limits and driving environments throughout the 4h 34m trip.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 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?
7/10
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 early in the drive near US 27; GA 1 / Commerce 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 12 significant decision points across 236.9 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: near the start (US 27; GA 1 / Commerce Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (GA 140 / Turkey Mountain Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Summerville, GA to Augusta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 236.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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: near the start (US 27; GA 1 / Commerce Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (GA 140 / Turkey Mountain Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles (I 75): 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Augusta, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
