How far is Augusta, GA from Montgomery, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Montgomery, GA is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.17 mi
02h 59m
Flight
116.79 mi
187.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.79 mi
Kilometers
187.96 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.17 mi
Kilometers
212.71 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Tue, Nov 10, 8:07 AM EST
Return by in Augusta
Tue, Nov 10, 11:07 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-11-10T05:08
Arrive Montgomery
Tue, Nov 10, 8:07 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Sylvania
GA

City in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America

From Augusta
66.1 mi
01h 29m
To Montgomery
66.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    109 m · 14 sec · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Old Savannah Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Gordon Highway

    534 ft · 18 sec · Gordon Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Olive Road

    152 m · 12 sec · Olive Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Old Savannah Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Savannah Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mike Padgett Highway

    530 ft · 10 sec · Mike Padgett Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Savannah Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mike Padgett Highway

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Mike Padgett Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Millhaven Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Girard Millhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Milhaven Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Millhaven Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesboro Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Waynesboro Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    1450 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road

    1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Columbia Avenue

    15.8 mi · 21 min · North Columbia Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on William F. Lynes Parkway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on West Derenne Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Derenne Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Waters Avenue

    1010 ft · 17 sec · Waters Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Waters Drive

    1285 ft · 22 sec · Waters Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Waters Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Waters Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Whitefield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Whitefield Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Whitefield Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Whitefield Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whitefield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 29%
North Columbia Avenue
15.8 mi · 12%
Mike Padgett Highway
14 mi · 11%
Millhaven Road
7.48 mi · 6%
William F. Lynes Parkway
6.85 mi · 5%
Waynesboro Highway
5.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Continue on Savannah Highway

38.3 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylvania
01h 29m from Augusta
Leave By
12:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Clear near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Sylvania is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Augusta and 66.1 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.23 one way or $32.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Mostly Clear near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Sylvania

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sylvania, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sylvania.

RAIL

Yemassee

74 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

79 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Savannah

88 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 116.79 mi (187.96 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
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#2 Montgomery

Montgomery is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9404900, -81.1220500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Montgomery (-81.12205, 31.94049)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.65 L · about $16.23
Round trip
$32.45
9.32 gal · 35.3 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.48 $16.23 $32.45
Mid-grade $3.98 $18.54 $37.07
Premium $4.42 $20.57 $41.15
Diesel $5.61 $26.16 $52.32

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Montgomery. The current time is 05:08:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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