How far is Augusta, GA from Montezuma, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Montezuma, GA is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.54 mi
03h 44m
Flight
143.77 mi
231.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.77 mi
Kilometers
231.37 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.54 mi
Kilometers
282.51 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montezuma
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 11:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T03:34
Arrive Montezuma
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Milledgeville
GA

County seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
87.7 mi
01h 52m
To Montezuma
87.8 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Milledgeville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Deans Bridge Road

    27.6 mi · 38 min · Deans Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fenns Bridge Road

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3097 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    45 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Emery Road

    1969 ft · 37 sec · Emery Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    29.3 mi · 32 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Marshallville Road

    20.3 mi · 28 min · Marshallville Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Spaulding Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Spaulding Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Railroad Street

    115 m · 19 sec · East Railroad Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Dooly Street

    1898 ft · 56 sec · North Dooly Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Artesian Street

    30 m · 4 sec · East Artesian Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Artesian Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
92.5 mi · 53%
Deans Bridge Road
27.6 mi · 16%
Marshallville Road
20.3 mi · 12%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.6 mi · 9%
Irwinton Road
5.96 mi · 3%
Emery Highway
2.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

50.9 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
143.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milledgeville
01h 52m from Augusta
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Montezuma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Milledgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Augusta and 87.8 miles from Montezuma.

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

The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.52 one way or $49.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Montezuma.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Montezuma. Straight-line distance: 143.77 mi (231.37 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Montezuma

#2 Montezuma

City in Macon County, Georgia, USA

Population2,920
Coordinates32.3051600, -84.0274100
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Montezuma (-84.02741, 32.30516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.45 L · about $24.52
Round trip
$49.04
12.38 gal · 46.9 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.52 $49.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.42 $54.83
Premium $4.78 $29.58 $59.15
Diesel $5.62 $34.81 $69.63

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Montezuma. The current time is 03:34:40.

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