How far is Augusta, GA from Folkston, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Folkston, GA is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Evans County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Folkston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Folkston.
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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
17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
20 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Turn right
36.5 mi · 53 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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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
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Cecil Nobles Highway
14.1 mi · 19 min · Cecil Nobles Highway
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Continue on North McDonald Street
2662 ft · 1 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
110 m · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Cypress Street
3135 ft · 1 min · Cypress Street
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Continue on US-84
3.2 mi · 4 min · US-84
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Continue on US 84
3241 ft · 43 sec · US 84
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Continue on US-84
2 mi · 2 min · US-84
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Continue on Savannah Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on North 1st Street
815 ft · 16 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn slight left onto Nahunta, Brunswick
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
50 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
3179 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Love Street
79 m · 15 sec · Love Street
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Turn left onto Magnolia Street
67 m · 10 sec · Magnolia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Magnolia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Folkston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Nahunta
Continue straight
50 mi · 01h 11m
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 Folkston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Folkston?
The road trip is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Claxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Augusta and 101.8 miles from Folkston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 7:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Folkston.
Stop Ideas Near Claxton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Claxton.
Jesup
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Yemassee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Folkston. Straight-line distance: 182.42 mi (293.58 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Folkston
City in Charlton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,043 |
| Coordinates | 30.8309500, -82.0113100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Folkston (-82.01131, 30.83095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $28.52 | $57.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.89 | $63.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.40 | $68.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.49 | $80.99 |
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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