How far is Augusta, GA from McCaysville, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to McCaysville, GA is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jackson 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 McCaysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and McCaysville.
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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
26.9 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Road
10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Thomson Road
11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road
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Turn left
42 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit right
1552 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
2.1 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson
1.5 mi · 2 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441 North: Commerce
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 441 North, GA 15 North: Commerce Road, Commerce, Sandy Creek Park, Nature Center
47 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Commerce Road
9.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road
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Continue on Main Street
10.3 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Continue on Homer Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Homer Road
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Continue straight
18.8 mi · 23 min
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Turn sharp left onto Willingham Avenue
2289 ft · 48 sec · Willingham Avenue
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Continue on Willingham Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Willingham Street
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Continue on Willingham Avenue
1502 ft · 33 sec · Willingham Avenue
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Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road
9 mi · 16 min · Duncan Bridge Road
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight right
30 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Courthouse Square
76 m · 5 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
19 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Cleveland Street
2199 ft · 48 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto Hunt Martin Street
1818 ft · 49 sec · Hunt Martin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Blue Ridge Street
614 ft · 15 sec · Blue Ridge Street
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Turn right onto Murphy Highway
560 ft · 20 sec · Murphy Highway
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Turn left onto APD Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · APD Highway
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Continue on Appalachian Highway
10.6 mi · 12 min · Appalachian Highway
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Continue on APD Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · APD Highway
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Turn right onto Lakewood Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lakewood Highway
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Continue on Mineral Bluff Highway
1055 ft · 26 sec · Mineral Bluff Highway
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Continue on Lakewood Highway
2225 ft · 54 sec · Lakewood Highway
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Continue on Mineral Bluff Highway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Mineral Bluff Highway
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Continue on Toccoa Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Toccoa Avenue
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Drive
820 ft · 32 sec · Blue Ridge Drive
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Turn left onto East Tennessee Avenue
49 m · 7 sec · East Tennessee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Tennessee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and McCaysville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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42 mi · 00h 51m
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 Sunny near McCaysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to McCaysville?
The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Nicholson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Augusta and 108.6 miles from McCaysville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.34 one way or $60.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near McCaysville.
Stop Ideas Near Nicholson
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 Nicholson.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Clemson
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and McCaysville. Straight-line distance: 172.33 mi (277.34 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McCaysville
City in Fannin County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,217 |
| Coordinates | 34.9861900, -84.3713100 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
End: McCaysville (-84.37131, 34.98619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.93 | $67.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.60 | $73.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.08 | $86.16 |
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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