Origin
Washington, GA
Late night in Washington on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington, GA to Augusta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, GA
Samad Ismayilov
Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 55.3-mile drive from Washington, GA to Augusta, GA takes approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on I-20 East and GA 28, with the Carl Sanders Highway also playing a role. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $9, this short journey through the Southeast region of Georgia is designed for ease and efficiency. There are no designated overnight stops recommended, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. This route offers a simple and direct passage between two points in Georgia.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Sanders Highway | 26.6 mi | 28m |
| US 78 | 20.8 mi | 25m |
| Calhoun Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Washington Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Robert Toombs Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 11th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Greene Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Walton Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 26.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on US 78 BUS; GA 10 BUS; GA 47
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Robert Toombs Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 78; GA 10; GA 17
21 mi
·
25 min
·
US 78; GA 10; GA 17
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I-20 East: Augusta
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 20
27 mi
·
28 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 199
Toward GA 28: Augusta
6
Keep slight right at fork
481 ft
·
11 sec
7
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
8
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Calhoun Expressway
9
Continue on GA 28
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Greene Street
10
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
11th Street
11
Turn right onto Walton Way
225 ft
·
3 sec
·
Walton Way
12
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Washington, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 49.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 78; GA 10; GA 17
Turn right onto US 78; GA 10; GA 17
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
22.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the ramp toward I-20 East: Augusta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-20 East: Augusta
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
49.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward GA 28: Augusta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 199
Toward GA 28: Augusta
5
49.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.65 one way
$17.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.46 | $18.91 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.23 | $20.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
1h 6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 55.3-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you won't encounter long stretches of high-speed interstate cruising. Instead, the route is characterized by more frequent turns and navigation through local roads like GA 28 and the Carl Sanders Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests a need for attentive driving. This drive will feel more like navigating through towns and countryside rather than a continuous highway experience.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 mi on Carl Sanders Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 1.6 miles in near US 78; GA 10; GA 17.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (US 78; GA 10; GA 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.6 miles on Carl Sanders Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (US 78; GA 10; GA 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Augusta, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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