How far is Augusta, GA from Ludowici, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Ludowici, GA is about 138 miles (222.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Bulloch County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Ludowici.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Ludowici.
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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
17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
20 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Turn right
36.5 mi · 53 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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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
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Cecil Nobles Highway
14.1 mi · 19 min · Cecil Nobles Highway
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Continue on North McDonald Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn right onto West Academy Street
21 m · 3 sec · West Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Ludowici.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
36.5 mi · 00h 53m
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 Ludowici.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Ludowici?
The road trip is about 138 miles (222.1 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Portal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Augusta and 68.9 miles from Ludowici.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.2 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Ludowici.
Stop Ideas Near Portal
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 Portal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Ludowici. Straight-line distance: 122.56 mi (197.24 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ludowici
City in Long County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,352 |
| Coordinates | 31.7079900, -81.7423400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ludowici (-81.74234, 31.70799)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
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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