How far is Augusta, GA from East Point, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to East Point, GA is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
154.6 mi
02h 54m
Flight
142.6 mi
229.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.6 mi
Kilometers
229.49 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.6 mi
Kilometers
248.81 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Point
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive East Point
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Greensboro
GA

City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
77.2 mi
01h 27m
To East Point
77.4 mi
01h 27m

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
85°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 East Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and East Point.

  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

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 85 South, I 75 North, I 85 North: Macon, Montgomery, Chattanooga, Greenville

    1436 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector

  14. 14

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Avenue, East Point

    1096 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue Southwest

    1997 ft · 44 sec · Cleveland Avenue Southwest

  18. 18

    Continue on East Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Cleveland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East Cleveland Avenue

    872 ft · 39 sec · East Cleveland Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 55%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 30%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.53 mi · 6%
Washington Road
2.79 mi · 2%
James Wendell George Parkway
2.34 mi · 2%
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 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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
142.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
01h 27m from Augusta
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near East Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to East Point?

The road trip is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Augusta and 77.4 miles from East Point.

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

The direct path is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.63 one way or $43.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near East Point.

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

99 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

112 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

115 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and East Point. Straight-line distance: 142.6 mi (229.49 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
East Point

#2 East Point

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population35,042
Coordinates33.6795500, -84.4393700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: East Point (-84.43937, 33.67955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.65 L · about $21.63
Round trip
$43.25
10.92 gal · 41.3 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.63 $43.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.18 $48.36
Premium $4.78 $26.09 $52.18
Diesel $5.62 $30.71 $61.41

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 East Point. The current time is 01:11:08.

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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.