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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Columbia 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 Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Harlem.
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Start on Walton Way
1188 ft · 30 sec · Walton Way
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Turn left onto 13th Street
784 ft · 19 sec · 13th Street
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Continue on R A Dent Boulevard
2458 ft · 51 sec · R A Dent Boulevard
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Continue on Richard Algernon Dent Boulevard
1849 ft · 37 sec · Richard Algernon Dent Boulevard
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Continue on Wrightsboro Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Wrightsboro Road
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
90 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gordon Highway
15.8 mi · 22 min · Gordon Highway
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Continue on East Milledgeville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · East Milledgeville Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grovetown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 19.86 mi (31.96 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harlem
Town in Columbia County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,547 |
| Coordinates | 33.4145800, -82.3126200 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harlem (-82.31262, 33.41458)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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