How far is Augusta, GA from Lithonia, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Lithonia, GA is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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.
Town in Greene County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Lithonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Lithonia.
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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
37.7 mi · 40 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, GA 124 North, GA 12 North: Turner Hill Road
1422 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 278 West, GA 12, GA 124: Lithonia, Turner Hill Road
62 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner Hill Road
850 ft · 24 sec · Turner Hill Road
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Turn left onto Conyers Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Conyers Street
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Turn right onto Rock Chapel Road
17 m · 3 sec · Rock Chapel Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rock Chapel Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Lithonia.
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 Lithonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Lithonia?
The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Siloam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Augusta and 65.2 miles from Lithonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Lithonia.
Stop Ideas Near Siloam
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 Siloam.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Lithonia. Straight-line distance: 123.74 mi (199.14 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lithonia
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,321 |
| Coordinates | 33.7123300, -84.1051900 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lithonia (-84.10519, 33.71233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.22 | $36.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.37 | $40.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.98 | $43.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.87 | $51.74 |
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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