How far is Augusta, GA from Lakeland, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Lakeland, GA is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Toombs County and Montgomery County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Lakeland.
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Start on Walton Way
1.3 km · 1 min · Walton Way
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Turn left onto 15th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
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Turn straight onto Milledgeville Road
3098 ft · 1 min · Milledgeville Road
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Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tubman Home Road
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Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Continue on Nellie Drive
1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive
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Continue on Peach Orchard Road
16.8 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Lovers Lane
1363 ft · 31 sec · Lovers Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
38.8 mi · 57 min
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Continue on South Main Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1950 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
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Take the exit right toward GA 297 South: Nunez
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Nunez Road
24.1 mi · 35 min · Nunez Road
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Turn right onto Pine Street
937 ft · 24 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Montgomery Street
136 m · 9 sec · Montgomery Street
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Continue on Adams Street
6.2 mi · 9 min · Adams Street
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Turn straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street
1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn right
94 m · 5 sec
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Continue on 1st Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · 1st Street
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Continue straight
14.1 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Douglas Highway
11.3 mi · 17 min · Douglas Highway
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Continue on Broxton Road
16.7 mi · 25 min · Broxton Road
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Turn left onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bowens Mill Road Southeast
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Turn left onto South Peterson Avenue
13.6 mi · 20 min · South Peterson Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
772 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 25 min
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Turn slight right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Lakeland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lovers Lane
Exit the roundabout
38.8 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km) and usually takes 04h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.8 miles from Augusta and 97.5 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.29 one way or $54.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Vidalia
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 Vidalia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 179.78 mi (289.32 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeland
City in Lanier County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,342 |
| Coordinates | 31.0410400, -83.0751500 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeland (-83.07515, 31.04104)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $27.29 | $54.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.52 | $61.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.92 | $65.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.75 | $77.50 |
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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