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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
20.3 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 142: Covington, Oxford
1547 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto John R. Williams Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · John R. Williams Highway
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
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Continue on Covington Bypass Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Covington Bypass Road
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
150 m · 12 sec · South Broad Street
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Continue on Highway 81 South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 81 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 81 South
52 m · 6 sec · Highway 81 South
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 81 South
6.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 South
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Continue on Highway 81 East
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 81 East
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Turn right onto Keys Road
38 m · 4 sec · Keys Road
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Continue on Keys Road
16 m · 2 sec · Keys Road
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Continue on Keys Road
30 m · 3 sec · Keys Road
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Turn straight onto Highway 81 East
9.2 mi · 13 min · Highway 81 East
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Turn left onto Racetrack Road
1 km · 1 min · Racetrack Road
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Turn slight right onto Iris Lake Village Road
45 m · 12 sec · Iris Lake Village Road
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Turn left
88 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
37 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Racetrack Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Racetrack Road
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Turn left onto South Zack Hinton Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Zack Hinton Parkway
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Continue on McDonough Road
1302 ft · 22 sec · McDonough Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Atlanta
2470 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 20, GA 81: McDonough, Hampton
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 20 West, GA 81 West: Hampton, Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree, Atlanta Speedway
40 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Hampton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Hampton Road
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Continue on McDonough-Hampton Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · McDonough-Hampton Road
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Continue on McDonough-Hampton Road
2168 ft · 43 sec · McDonough-Hampton Road
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Continue on McDonough Street
1.3 km · 1 min · McDonough Street
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Continue on McDonough Street
1333 ft · 29 sec · McDonough Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street South
713 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street South
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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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greensboro.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 133.22 mi (214.39 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampton
City in Henry County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 8,184 |
| Coordinates | 33.3870600, -84.2829800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampton (-84.28298, 33.38706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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