How far is Augusta, GA from Chester, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Chester, GA is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Chester.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road
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Continue on Deans Bridge Road
27.6 mi · 38 min · Deans Bridge Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Fenns Bridge Road
16.6 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3097 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway
45 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Turn left onto Sparta Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sparta Road
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Continue on North Harris Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Harris Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto North 4th Street
14.4 mi · 17 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on West Marcus Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Marcus Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Elm Street
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Continue on Carter Road
14.9 mi · 21 min · Carter Road
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Turn right onto Central Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Drive
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Continue on East Jackson Street
844 ft · 23 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn left onto South Union Street
100 m · 11 sec · South Union Street
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Continue on East Madison Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rowe Street
82 m · 16 sec · Rowe Street
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Turn left onto Academy Avenue
3081 ft · 1 min · Academy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marion Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Marion Street
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Main Street West
1573 ft · 47 sec · Main Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Chester.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Deans Bridge Road
Continue on Deans Bridge Road
27.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Chester?
The road trip is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sandersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Augusta and 60.3 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.87 one way or $33.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Chester.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Chester. Straight-line distance: 101.03 mi (162.59 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
City in Dodge County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,560 |
| Coordinates | 32.3937800, -83.1529300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-83.15293, 32.39378)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.87 | $33.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.35 | $40.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.96 | $47.92 |
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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