How far is Augusta, GA from Dacula, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Dacula, GA is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Dacula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Dacula.
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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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Turn left onto Winder Highway
1251 ft · 21 sec · Winder Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winder Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Dacula.
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 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 Dacula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Dacula?
The road trip is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Rayle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.8 miles from Augusta and 66 miles from Dacula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.42 one way or $36.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Dacula.
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 Dacula. Straight-line distance: 116.15 mi (186.93 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dacula
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 6,477 |
| Coordinates | 33.9887200, -83.8979600 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dacula (-83.89796, 33.98872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $18.42 | $36.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.59 | $41.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.22 | $44.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
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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