How far is Augusta, GA from Ellijay, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Ellijay, GA is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Ellijay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Ellijay.
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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 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit right
1552 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
2.1 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson
3.6 mi · 5 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North: Prince Avenue, Jefferson
980 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jefferson Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Jefferson Road
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
3.8 mi · 5 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
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Continue on Athens Highway
109 m · 6 sec · Athens Highway
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Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
18.6 mi · 23 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
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Continue on E. E. Butler Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · E. E. Butler Parkway
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Continue on Green Street Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Green Street Northeast
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Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · Thompson Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Price Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Price Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Price Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Price Road
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Turn sharp right onto Harmond Church Road
19.4 mi · 27 min · Harmond Church Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 52 East
52 m · 3 sec · Highway 52 East
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 52 East
18.2 mi · 25 min · Highway 52 East
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Continue on River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
13 m · 2 sec · North Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Ellijay.
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 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Ellijay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Ellijay?
The road trip is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from Augusta and 97.1 miles from Ellijay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.13 one way or $54.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Ellijay.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Ellijay. Straight-line distance: 166.53 mi (268.01 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellijay
City in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 34.6948100, -84.4821500 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellijay (-84.48215, 34.69481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.73 | $65.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.52 | $77.05 |
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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