How far is Augusta, GA from Commerce, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Commerce, GA is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.16 mi
02h 25m
Flight
99 mi
159.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99 mi
Kilometers
159.33 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.16 mi
Kilometers
190.16 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Commerce
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T07:34
Arrive Commerce
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Washington
GA

City in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
59 mi
01h 12m
To Commerce
59.1 mi
01h 12m

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
86°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 Commerce.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.9 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Thomson Road

    11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    42 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1552 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop 10

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Outer Loop 10

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441 North: Commerce

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto US 441 North, GA 15 North: Commerce Road, Commerce, Sandy Creek Park, Nature Center

    47 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Commerce Road

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    3148 ft · 55 sec · South Elm Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    66 m · 12 sec · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto State Street

    29 m · 4 sec · State Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
26.9 mi · 23%
Washington Road
13.6 mi · 12%
Thomson Road
11.3 mi · 10%
Commerce Road
9.35 mi · 8%
Main Street
6.24 mi · 5%
Outer Loop 10
2.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

42 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
99 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
01h 12m from Augusta
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Commerce.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Augusta and 59.1 miles from Commerce.

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

The direct path is about 99 miles (159.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Clemson

106 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

108 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Gainesville

117 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Commerce. Straight-line distance: 99 mi (159.33 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Commerce

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population7,328
Coordinates34.2040000, -83.4571100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Commerce (-83.45711, 34.204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.78 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.34 gal · 31.56 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.47 $36.94
Premium $4.78 $19.92 $39.85
Diesel $5.62 $23.45 $46.90

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 Commerce. The current time is 07:34:44.

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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.