How far is Augusta, GA from Jefferson, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Jefferson, GA is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.97 mi
01h 44m
Flight
77.06 mi
124.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.06 mi
Kilometers
124.02 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.97 mi
Kilometers
139.97 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson
Fri, Nov 6, 4:25 PM EST
Return by in Augusta
Fri, Nov 6, 6:10 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Jefferson
Fri, Nov 6, 4:25 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:30 PM EST
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
Norwood
GA

City in Warren County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
43.4 mi
00h 52m
To Jefferson
43.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 44: Greensboro, Eatonton

    1494 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lake Oconee Parkway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Lake Oconee Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Greensboro Road

    2542 ft · 50 sec · Greensboro Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Scott Road Northeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Scott Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Harmony Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Harmony Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harmony Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
68.5 mi · 79%
Lake Oconee Parkway
8.71 mi · 10%
Washington Road
2.79 mi · 3%
Harmony Road
2.08 mi · 2%
Calhoun Expressway
1.68 mi · 2%
Scott Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

68.5 mi · 01h 13m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
00h 52m from Augusta
Leave By
3:00 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy leaving Augusta and Partly Sunny near Jefferson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Augusta and 43.6 miles from Jefferson.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.87 one way or $21.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy around Augusta and Partly Sunny near Jefferson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 77.06 mi (124.02 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
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#2 Jefferson

Jefferson is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.4493000, -83.3115500
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Jefferson (-83.31155, 33.4493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $10.87
Round trip
$21.75
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $10.87 $21.75
Mid-grade $4.04 $12.40 $24.79
Premium $4.48 $13.75 $27.49
Diesel $5.66 $17.38 $34.75

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Jefferson. The current time is 14:40:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.