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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.55 mi
03h 57m
Flight
142.31 mi
229.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.31 mi
Kilometers
229.03 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.55 mi
Kilometers
266.43 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitzgerald
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 1:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-18T05:59
Arrive Fitzgerald
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 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
Adrian
GA

City in Emanuel and Johnson counties, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
82.8 mi
01h 58m
To Fitzgerald
82.7 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Milledgeville Road

    3098 ft · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tubman Home Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tubman Home Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Peach Orchard Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    16.8 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Lovers Lane

    1363 ft · 31 sec · Lovers Lane

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    40.9 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Continue on West Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · West Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Metter Road

    2632 ft · 1 min · Metter Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Eastman Road

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Eastman Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Snowhill Baptist Church Road

    8.4 mi · 15 min · Snowhill Baptist Church Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1687 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Continue on North Ocmulgee Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Ocmulgee Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 28 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Ashton Highway

    107 m · 11 sec · Ashton Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2746 ft · 1 min · East Central Avenue

  26. 26

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lovers Lane
41.1 mi · 25%
Snowhill Baptist Church Road
28.1 mi · 17%
Peach Orchard Road
23.4 mi · 14%
West Street
15.4 mi · 9%
Eastman Road
13.6 mi · 8%
North Ocmulgee Boulevard
3.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
142.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adrian
01h 58m from Augusta
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Fitzgerald

City in Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States

Population8,615
Coordinates31.7149100, -83.2526500
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Fitzgerald (-83.25265, 31.71491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.11 L · about $23.13
Round trip
$46.26
11.68 gal · 44.22 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Fitzgerald. The current time is 05:59:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.