How far is Augusta, GA from Covington, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Covington, GA is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
114.44 mi
02h 07m
Flight
108.93 mi
175.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.93 mi
Kilometers
175.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.44 mi
Kilometers
184.17 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Crawfordville
GA

City and county seat of Taliaferro County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
57.1 mi
01h 03m
To Covington
57.4 mi
01h 03m

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 Covington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.4 mi · 23 min · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Alcovy Road, Covington Municipal Airport

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Alcovy Road, Covington Municipal Airport

    122 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Alcovy Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Alcovy Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Elm Street Northeast

    2871 ft · 1 min · Elm Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Elm Street Northeast

    931 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Floyd Street Northeast

    141 m · 11 sec · Floyd Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    12 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 74%
Purple Heart Highway
21.4 mi · 19%
Washington Road
2.79 mi · 2%
Calhoun Expressway
1.68 mi · 1%
Alcovy Road
1.25 mi · 1%
Walton Way
0.74 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 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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
108.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crawfordville
01h 03m from Augusta
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Crawfordville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Augusta and 57.4 miles from Covington.

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

The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.00 one way or $32.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crawfordville

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

118 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Covington. Straight-line distance: 108.93 mi (175.3 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Covington

City and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States

Population14,386
Coordinates33.5967800, -83.8601800
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Covington (-83.86018, 33.59678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.29 L · about $16.00
Round trip
$32.00
8.08 gal · 30.58 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.00 $32.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.89 $35.79
Premium $4.78 $19.30 $38.61
Diesel $5.62 $22.72 $45.44

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 Covington. The current time is 03:36:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.