How far is Augusta, GA from Alma, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Alma, GA is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Alma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Alma.
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Start on Walton Way
1.3 km · 1 min · Walton Way
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Turn left onto 15th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
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Turn straight onto Milledgeville Road
3098 ft · 1 min · Milledgeville Road
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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 Peach Orchard Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Continue on Nellie Drive
1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive
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Continue on Peach Orchard Road
16.8 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Lovers Lane
1363 ft · 31 sec · Lovers Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
38.8 mi · 57 min
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Continue on South Main Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
33.9 mi · 44 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Paul Lockley Road
1 km · 2 min · Paul Lockley Road
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Cedar Crossing Road
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Plant Hatch Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Plant Hatch Parkway
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Continue straight
20.8 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East 16th Street
27 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Alma.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lovers Lane
Exit the roundabout
38.8 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Augusta and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Alma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Alma?
The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Augusta and 75.8 miles from Alma.
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 15.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Alma.
Stop Ideas Near Nunez
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nunez.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Alma. Straight-line distance: 136.45 mi (219.59 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alma
City in Bacon County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,336 |
| Coordinates | 31.5393700, -82.4623600 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alma (-82.46236, 31.53937)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.74 | $47.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.61 | $51.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.14 | $60.29 |
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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