How far is Alma, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Alma, GA to Augusta, GA is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alma and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alma and Augusta.
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Start on East 16th Street
27 m · 6 sec · East 16th Street
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Turn right onto North Pierce Street
6.3 mi · 7 min · North Pierce Street
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Continue straight
20.8 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Hatch Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hatch Parkway
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on US 1/GA 4
2990 ft · 45 sec · US 1/GA 4
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Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Cedar Crossing Road
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto US 1/GA 4
1 km · 43 sec · US 1/GA 4
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Merge slight left
36.4 mi · 47 min
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Continue on South Main Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2805 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
38.3 mi · 56 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lovers Lane
48 m · 3 sec · Lovers Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Lovers Lane
1353 ft · 30 sec · Lovers Lane
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
23.7 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tubman Home Road
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Turn right onto Milledgeville Road
3140 ft · 55 sec · Milledgeville Road
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Turn slight left onto 15th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
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Turn right onto Walton Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way
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Continue on Walton Way
86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alma and Augusta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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38.3 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Alma and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alma to Augusta?
The road trip is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Alma and 82.1 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Alma and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Nunez
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alma and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 136.45 mi (219.59 km).
#1 Alma
City in Bacon County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,336 |
| Coordinates | 31.5393700, -82.4623600 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.71 | $49.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.38 | $62.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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