How far is Augusta, GA from Barnesville, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Barnesville, GA is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (208 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.87 mi
03h 11m
Flight
129.24 mi
207.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.24 mi
Kilometers
207.99 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.87 mi
Kilometers
247.63 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnesville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 11:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T04:52
Arrive Barnesville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Greensboro
GA

City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
76.9 mi
01h 35m
To Barnesville
77 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Barnesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Barnesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    72 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    1049 ft · 18 sec · 15th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    1656 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Calhoun Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Calhoun Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello

    1418 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    21.9 mi · 30 min · Monticello Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Road

    843 ft · 16 sec · Madison Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Madison Street

    2083 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Warren Street

    907 ft · 30 sec · North Warren Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    53 m · 6 sec · West Greene Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Forsyth Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Forsyth Street

  17. 17

    Continue on GA 83

    5.4 mi · 7 min · GA 83

  18. 18

    Continue on GA Hwy 83

    18.9 mi · 26 min · GA Hwy 83

  19. 19

    Continue on North Lee Street

    1794 ft · 52 sec · North Lee Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Johnston Street

    1031 ft · 36 sec · West Johnston Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Indian Springs Drive

    86 m · 10 sec · Indian Springs Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Old Atlanta Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Old Atlanta Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Forsyth Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Forsyth Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forsyth Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Barnesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 55%
Monticello Highway
21.9 mi · 14%
GA Hwy 83
18.9 mi · 12%
Old Atlanta Highway
10.2 mi · 7%
GA 83
5.66 mi · 4%
Forsyth Street
2.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

85.2 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
129.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
01h 35m from Augusta
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Barnesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Barnesville?

The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Augusta and 77 miles from Barnesville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 129.2 miles (208 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.51 one way or $43.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Barnesville.

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greensboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greensboro.

RAIL

Gainesville

99 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

112 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

115 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Barnesville. Straight-line distance: 129.24 mi (207.99 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Barnesville

#2 Barnesville

City in Lamar County, Georgia, USA

Population6,669
Coordinates33.0545700, -84.1557500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Barnesville (-84.15575, 33.05457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.55 L · about $21.51
Round trip
$43.02
10.86 gal · 41.1 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.51 $43.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.05 $48.10
Premium $4.78 $25.94 $51.89
Diesel $5.62 $30.54 $61.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Barnesville. The current time is 04:52:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.