How far is Augusta, GA from Harlem, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Harlem, GA is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.47 mi
00h 32m
Flight
19.86 mi
31.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.86 mi
Kilometers
31.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.47 mi
Kilometers
34.56 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harlem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-22T22:37
Arrive Harlem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Grovetown
GA

City in Columbia County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
10.7 mi
00h 16m
To Harlem
10.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    1188 ft · 30 sec · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 13th Street

    784 ft · 19 sec · 13th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on R A Dent Boulevard

    2458 ft · 51 sec · R A Dent Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Richard Algernon Dent Boulevard

    1849 ft · 37 sec · Richard Algernon Dent Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Wrightsboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wrightsboro Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    90 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gordon Highway

    15.8 mi · 22 min · Gordon Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Milledgeville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Milledgeville Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Milledgeville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gordon Highway
15.8 mi · 74%
Wrightsboro Road
2.27 mi · 11%
Highland Avenue
1.49 mi · 7%
East Milledgeville Road
0.73 mi · 3%
R A Dent Boulevard
0.47 mi · 2%
Richard Algernon Dent Boulevard
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Gordon Highway

Merge slight left onto Gordon Highway

15.8 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grovetown
00h 16m from Augusta
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Harlem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grovetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Augusta and 10.7 miles from Harlem.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Harlem.

Stop Ideas Near Grovetown

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

99 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 19.86 mi (31.96 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Harlem

Town in Columbia County, Georgia, United States

Population3,547
Coordinates33.4145800, -82.3126200
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Harlem (-82.31262, 33.41458)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.87 L · about $3.01
Round trip
$6.02
1.52 gal · 5.74 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.01 $6.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.37 $6.73
Premium $4.78 $3.63 $7.26
Diesel $5.62 $4.27 $8.55

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 Harlem. The current time is 22:37:46.

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.