How far is Augusta, GA from Hampton, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Hampton, GA is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Road
149.5 mi
02h 59m
Flight
133.22 mi
214.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.22 mi
Kilometers
214.39 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.5 mi
Kilometers
240.59 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T06:56
Arrive Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Greensboro
GA

City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
74.6 mi
01h 29m
To Hampton
74.9 mi
01h 29m

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 W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 142: Covington, Oxford

    1547 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto John R. Williams Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · John R. Williams Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Covington Bypass Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Covington Bypass Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    150 m · 12 sec · South Broad Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 81 South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 81 South

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 81 South

    52 m · 6 sec · Highway 81 South

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 81 South

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 South

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 81 East

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 81 East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Keys Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Keys Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Keys Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Keys Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Keys Road

    30 m · 3 sec · Keys Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Highway 81 East

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Highway 81 East

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Racetrack Road

    1 km · 1 min · Racetrack Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Iris Lake Village Road

    45 m · 12 sec · Iris Lake Village Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    88 m · 22 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Racetrack Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Racetrack Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Zack Hinton Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Zack Hinton Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on McDonough Road

    1302 ft · 22 sec · McDonough Road

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Atlanta

    2470 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 20, GA 81: McDonough, Hampton

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 20 West, GA 81 West: Hampton, Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree, Atlanta Speedway

    40 m · 8 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Hampton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Hampton Road

  35. 35

    Continue on McDonough-Hampton Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · McDonough-Hampton Road

  36. 36

    Continue on McDonough-Hampton Road

    2168 ft · 43 sec · McDonough-Hampton Road

  37. 37

    Continue on McDonough Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · McDonough Street

  38. 38

    Continue on McDonough Street

    1333 ft · 29 sec · McDonough Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto East Main Street South

    713 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street South

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 57%
Purple Heart Highway
20.3 mi · 14%
Highway 81 East
10.8 mi · 7%
Highway 81 South
7.32 mi · 5%
Covington Bypass Road
3.61 mi · 2%
McDonough-Hampton Road
3.53 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
133.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
01h 29m from Augusta
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Augusta and 74.9 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.91 one way or $41.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

99 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

112 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

115 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 133.22 mi (214.39 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Hampton

City in Henry County, Georgia, United States

Population8,184
Coordinates33.3870600, -84.2829800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Hampton (-84.28298, 33.38706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.97 L · about $20.91
Round trip
$41.83
10.56 gal · 39.94 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.91 $41.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.39 $46.77
Premium $4.78 $25.23 $50.46
Diesel $5.62 $29.69 $59.39

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 Hampton. The current time is 06:56:48.

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.