How far is Augusta, GA from Carrollton, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Carrollton, GA is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.48 mi
03h 43m
Flight
178.81 mi
287.77 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Augusta.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.81 mi
Kilometers
287.77 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.48 mi
Kilometers
317.82 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T01:50
Arrive Carrollton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 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
Rutledge
GA

American city in Morgan County, Georgia, USA

From Augusta
98.6 mi
01h 51m
To Carrollton
98.9 mi
01h 51m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    48 mi · 55 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton

    2120 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Temple Industrial Park, Carrollton, Georgia Agritourism, Red Land Nursery

    41 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Carrollton Street

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Carrollton Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Park Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Park Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Alabama Street

    636 ft · 13 sec · Alabama Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Maple Street

    71 m · 9 sec · Maple Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    36 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 43%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
48 mi · 24%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 24%
Carrollton Street
9.45 mi · 5%
Washington Road
2.79 mi · 1%
Calhoun Expressway
1.68 mi · 1%
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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
178.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
01h 51m from Augusta
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.6 miles from Augusta and 98.9 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.61 one way or $55.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rutledge, 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 Rutledge.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

75 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 178.81 mi (287.77 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Carrollton

County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population27,450
Coordinates33.5801100, -85.0766100
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Carrollton (-85.07661, 33.58011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.38 L · about $27.61
Round trip
$55.22
13.94 gal · 52.76 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.61 $55.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.87 $61.74
Premium $4.78 $33.30 $66.61
Diesel $5.62 $39.20 $78.40

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 Carrollton. The current time is 01:50:00.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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