How far is Augusta, GA from Hamilton, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Hamilton, GA is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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
229.85 mi
04h 23m
Flight
174.9 mi
281.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.9 mi
Kilometers
281.48 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.85 mi
Kilometers
369.91 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 10:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T02:12
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:14 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
Oxford
GA

City in Newton County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
114.8 mi
02h 11m
To Hamilton
115 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgomery, Atlanta, Domestic Airport

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    48.4 mi · 52 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    16 mi · 17 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 18: West Point

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hamilton Pleasant Grove Road

    7.2 mi · 15 min · Hamilton Pleasant Grove Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Pleasant Grove Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pleasant Grove Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Mobley Road

    2526 ft · 1 min · Mobley Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Carver Circle

    52 m · 5 sec · Carver Circle

  23. 23

    Continue on Hamilton Square Street

    1096 ft · 36 sec · Hamilton Square Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Dogwood Lane

    76 m · 10 sec · Dogwood Lane

  25. 25

    Continue on Club Lane

    8 m · 1 sec · Club Lane

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Club Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 37%
I 85 South
49.6 mi · 22%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 20%
Chet Atkins Parkway
16 mi · 7%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
13.9 mi · 6%
Hamilton Pleasant Grove Road
7.23 mi · 3%
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
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.9 mi
174.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
02h 11m from Augusta
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Augusta and 115 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.12 one way or $64.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

52 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

74 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

118 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 174.9 mi (281.48 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Hamilton

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

Population1,141
Coordinates32.7579100, -84.8749300
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Hamilton (-84.87493, 32.75791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.11 gal
30.7 L · about $32.12
Round trip
$64.25
16.22 gal · 61.4 L
Estimated CO2
72.1 kg one way
Round trip: 144.1 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.12 $64.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.92 $71.84
Premium $4.78 $38.75 $77.50
Diesel $5.62 $45.61 $91.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Hamilton. The current time is 02:12:55.

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.