How far is Augusta, GA from Fayetteville, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Fayetteville, GA is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.25 mi
03h 09m
Flight
142.97 mi
230.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.97 mi
Kilometers
230.08 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.25 mi
Kilometers
262.73 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Fri, Apr 17, 8:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-17T02:14
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Smyrna
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Augusta
81.5 mi
01h 34m
To Fayetteville
81.7 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    565 ft · 7 sec · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Macon

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Macon

    2213 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19, US 41: Hapeville

    1624 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Dixie Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Dixie Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Forest Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Forest Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Route 85

    12.2 mi · 20 min · State Route 85

  18. 18

    Continue on Glynn Street North

    15 m · 1 sec · Glynn Street North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Glynn Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 52%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 29%
State Route 85
12.2 mi · 7%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.22 mi · 6%
Washington Road
2.79 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
01h 34m from Augusta
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Augusta and 81.7 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

86 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

94 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 142.97 mi (230.08 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Fayetteville

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

Population18,328
Coordinates33.4487300, -84.4549300
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Fayetteville (-84.45493, 33.44873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.81 L · about $22.82
Round trip
$45.63
11.52 gal · 43.62 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.82 $45.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.51 $51.02
Premium $4.78 $27.52 $55.04
Diesel $5.62 $32.39 $64.79

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Fayetteville. The current time is 02:14:02.

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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.