How far is Augusta, GA from Blue Ridge, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Blue Ridge, GA is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Blue Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Blue Ridge.
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Start on Walton Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Walton Way
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Turn straight
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto 15th Street
1049 ft · 18 sec · 15th Street
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Turn slight left
1656 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calhoun Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Calhoun Expressway
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Continue on Washington Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
26.9 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Road
10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Thomson Road
11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road
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Turn left
42 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit right
1552 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
2.1 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson
1.5 mi · 2 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441 North: Commerce
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 441 North, GA 15 North: Commerce Road, Commerce, Sandy Creek Park, Nature Center
47 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Commerce Road
9.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road
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Continue on Main Street
10.3 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Continue on Homer Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Homer Road
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Continue straight
18.8 mi · 23 min
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Turn sharp left onto Willingham Avenue
2289 ft · 48 sec · Willingham Avenue
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Continue on Willingham Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Willingham Street
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Continue on Willingham Avenue
1502 ft · 33 sec · Willingham Avenue
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Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road
9 mi · 16 min · Duncan Bridge Road
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight right
30 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Courthouse Square
76 m · 5 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
19 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Cleveland Street
2199 ft · 48 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto Hunt Martin Street
1818 ft · 49 sec · Hunt Martin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Blue Ridge Street
614 ft · 15 sec · Blue Ridge Street
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Turn right onto Murphy Highway
560 ft · 20 sec · Murphy Highway
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Turn left onto APD Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · APD Highway
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Continue on Appalachian Highway
10.6 mi · 12 min · Appalachian Highway
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Continue on APD Highway
9.6 mi · 12 min · APD Highway
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
1331 ft · 30 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto Mountain Street
957 ft · 23 sec · Mountain Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East First Street
1616 ft · 39 sec · East First Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East First Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Blue Ridge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
42 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Augusta and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Blue Ridge?
The road trip is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Nicholson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Augusta and 105.7 miles from Blue Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 8:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.55 one way or $59.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Augusta and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Nicholson
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 Nicholson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Blue Ridge. Straight-line distance: 165.22 mi (265.89 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Ridge
County seat in Fannin County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 1,473 |
| Coordinates | 34.8639700, -84.3240900 |
| Altitude | 537 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Ridge (-84.32409, 34.86397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $29.55 | $59.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.04 | $66.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.64 | $71.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.96 | $83.91 |
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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