How far is Augusta, GA from Forsyth, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Forsyth, GA is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Greene County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Forsyth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Forsyth.
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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
85.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello
1418 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Monticello Highway
21.9 mi · 30 min · Monticello Highway
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Continue on Madison Road
843 ft · 16 sec · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Street
2083 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on North Warren Street
907 ft · 30 sec · North Warren Street
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Turn right onto West Greene Street
53 m · 6 sec · West Greene Street
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Turn left onto Forsyth Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forsyth Street
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Continue on GA 83
5.4 mi · 7 min · GA 83
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Continue on GA Hwy 83
18.9 mi · 26 min · GA Hwy 83
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Continue on North Lee Street
2073 ft · 1 min · North Lee Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
25 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Forsyth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Forsyth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Forsyth?
The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Siloam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Augusta and 70.3 miles from Forsyth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Forsyth.
Stop Ideas Near Siloam
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 Siloam.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Forsyth. Straight-line distance: 117.39 mi (188.92 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forsyth
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
| Population | 4,312 |
| Coordinates | 33.0343000, -83.9382400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forsyth (-83.93824, 33.0343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.97 | $43.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.70 | $47.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.90 | $55.79 |
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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