How far is Augusta, GA from Buford, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Buford, GA is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.9 miles (201 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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
Driving Distance
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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 02m.
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 Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Buford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Buford.
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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
42.2 mi · 51 min
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Turn left onto US 129 South, US 441 South, US 29 South, GA 10 Loop South, US 78 West, GA 10 West
2206 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10
5.9 mi · 7 min · Inner Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 78 West, GA 316 West: Atlanta, Monroe
1582 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto University Parkway
26.5 mi · 32 min · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sugarloaf Parkway, Harbins Road
1314 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Harbins Road
1553 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Harbins Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Harbins Road
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Continue on Dacula Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Dacula Road
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Turn left onto Auburn Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Gravel Springs Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Gravel Springs Road
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Turn right onto Buford Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Buford Drive
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Turn right onto South Lee Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lee Street
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Turn right onto Buford Highway Northeast
2825 ft · 53 sec · Buford Highway Northeast
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Turn left onto Garnett Street
140 m · 15 sec · Garnett Street
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Turn right
89 m · 10 sec
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Continue on South Harris Street
3264 ft · 2 min · South Harris Street
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Buford.
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
42.2 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Buford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Buford?
The road trip is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Rayle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Augusta and 72.5 miles from Buford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.9 miles (201 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.24 one way or $40.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Buford.
Stop Ideas Near Rayle
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 Rayle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Buford. Straight-line distance: 124.88 mi (200.97 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buford
City in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 15,750 |
| Coordinates | 34.1206600, -84.0043500 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buford (-84.00435, 34.12066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.24 | $40.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.63 | $45.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.42 | $48.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.74 | $57.48 |
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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