How far is Augusta, GA from Monticello, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Monticello, GA is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.66 mi
02h 14m
Flight
99.22 mi
159.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.22 mi
Kilometers
159.68 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.66 mi
Kilometers
184.53 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Sat, May 30, 10:13 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Sat, May 30, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-05-30T07:59
Arrive Monticello
Sat, May 30, 10:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:30 PM EDT
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
Crawfordville
GA

City and county seat of Taliaferro County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
57.2 mi
01h 07m
To Monticello
57.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    72 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    1049 ft · 18 sec · 15th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    1656 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Calhoun Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Calhoun Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello

    1418 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    21.9 mi · 30 min · Monticello Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Road

    843 ft · 16 sec · Madison Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Madison Street

    2083 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Warren Street

    789 ft · 22 sec · North Warren Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Warren Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 74%
Monticello Highway
21.9 mi · 19%
Washington Road
2.79 mi · 2%
Calhoun Expressway
1.68 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Highway
0.83 mi · 1%
Walton Way
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crawfordville
01h 07m from Augusta
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Augusta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Crawfordville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Augusta and 57.4 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.04 one way or $32.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Augusta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Crawfordville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crawfordville, 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 Crawfordville.

RAIL

Gainesville

118 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 99.22 mi (159.68 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Monticello

City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Georgia, United States

Population2,766
Coordinates33.3048500, -83.6832300
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Monticello (-83.68323, 33.30485)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.32 L · about $16.04
Round trip
$32.08
8.1 gal · 30.64 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.04 $32.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.94 $35.87
Premium $4.78 $19.35 $38.70
Diesel $5.62 $22.78 $45.55

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Monticello. The current time is 07:59:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.