Origin
Waynesboro, GA
Late night in Waynesboro on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waynesboro, 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
41m
Distance
29.5 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waynesboro, GA
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Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Waynesboro and Augusta, this 29.8-mile journey is a quick and efficient option. Clocking in at approximately 36 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You will navigate primarily via Tubman Home Road, Milledgeville Road, and 15th Street to move between these two Southeast Georgia hubs. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical drive that requires no overnight stops. Whether you are commuting or heading into the city for errands, this short transit offers a practical way to bridge the distance without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 25 | 24 mi | 31m |
| 15th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Tubman Home Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Walton Way | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Milledgeville Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 25
— 24 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesboro, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on US 25; GA 24; GA 121
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Street
2
Turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
24 mi
·
31 min
·
US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
3
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Tubman Home Road
4
Turn right onto GA 4
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Milledgeville Road
5
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
15th Street
6
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Walton Way
7
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walton Way
8
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 25.1 and 28.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
25.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Tubman Home Road
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
Navigation decision point
4
26 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
GA 4 / Milledgeville Road
Turn right onto GA 4 / Milledgeville Road
Navigation decision point
3
28.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
GA 4 / Walton Way
Turn right onto GA 4 / Walton Way
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
3:58 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
34 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
41m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route consists entirely of local roads with a 0% highway share. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, so stay focused on the changing turns and local traffic patterns. The personality of this drive is defined by its localized nature, requiring you to navigate through suburban or rural transitions as you progress toward Augusta. Because the entire 29.8 miles are off the interstate, you can anticipate a steady, moderate pace that keeps you engaged with the local landscape throughout the half-hour duration.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24 mi on US 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25 and 15th Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 25.1 miles in near Tubman Home Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Waynesboro, GA to Augusta, GA is easy. At 41m with 81% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.1 miles (Tubman Home Road): Navigation decision point; at 26 miles (GA 4 / Milledgeville Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (GA 4 / Walton Way): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24 miles on US 25. 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 25.1 miles (Tubman Home Road): Navigation decision point; at 26 miles (GA 4 / Milledgeville Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (GA 4 / Walton Way): Navigation decision point.
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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