How far is Augusta, GA from Fitzgerald, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Fitzgerald, GA is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.3 miles (229 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Emanuel and Johnson counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Fitzgerald.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Fitzgerald.
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Start on Walton Way
1.3 km · 1 min · Walton Way
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Turn left onto 15th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
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Turn straight onto Milledgeville Road
3098 ft · 1 min · Milledgeville Road
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Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tubman Home Road
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Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Continue on Nellie Drive
1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive
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Continue on Peach Orchard Road
16.8 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Lovers Lane
1363 ft · 31 sec · Lovers Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
40.9 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on West Street
7.4 mi · 11 min · West Street
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Metter Road
2632 ft · 1 min · Metter Road
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Continue on Eastman Road
13.6 mi · 19 min · Eastman Road
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Turn left onto Snowhill Baptist Church Road
8.4 mi · 15 min · Snowhill Baptist Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1687 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
16.4 mi · 19 min
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Continue on North Ocmulgee Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Ocmulgee Boulevard
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 28 min
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Continue on Ashton Highway
107 m · 11 sec · Ashton Highway
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Continue on East Central Avenue
2746 ft · 1 min · East Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Fitzgerald.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lovers Lane
Exit the roundabout
40.9 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Fitzgerald.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Fitzgerald?
The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Adrian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Augusta and 82.7 miles from Fitzgerald.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.3 miles (229 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 9:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Fitzgerald.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Fitzgerald. Straight-line distance: 142.31 mi (229.03 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fitzgerald
City in Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States
| Population | 8,615 |
| Coordinates | 31.7149100, -83.2526500 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fitzgerald (-83.25265, 31.71491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.87 | $51.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.90 | $55.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.84 | $65.69 |
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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