How far is Augusta, GA from Mount Zion, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Mount Zion, GA is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
81.89 mi
01h 37m
Flight
60.04 mi
96.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.04 mi
Kilometers
96.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.89 mi
Kilometers
131.79 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Zion
Tue, Nov 10, 6:35 PM EST
Return by in Augusta
Tue, Nov 10, 8:13 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-11-10T16:57
Arrive Mount Zion
Tue, Nov 10, 6:35 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Camak
GA

Town in Warren County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
40.9 mi
00h 48m
To Mount Zion
41 mi
00h 48m

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
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Mount Zion.

  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

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 77: Siloam, Union Point, Sparta

    1490 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto GA 77 South: Siloam, Sparta

    23 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Siloam Union Point Road

    1 km · 1 min · Siloam Union Point Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Eley Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Eley Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sparta Road

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Sparta Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fairmont Road

    18 m · 4 sec · Fairmont Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairmont Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
61.3 mi · 75%
Sparta Road
8.37 mi · 10%
Washington Road
2.79 mi · 3%
Eley Road
2.79 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.72 mi · 3%
Calhoun Expressway
1.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

61.3 mi · 01h 06m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camak
00h 48m from Augusta
Leave By
3:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Mount Zion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Mount Zion?

The road trip is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Camak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Augusta and 41 miles from Mount Zion.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Mount Zion.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Mount Zion. Straight-line distance: 60.04 mi (96.63 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 Mount Zion

Mount Zion is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.3612500, -83.0076500
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Mount Zion (-83.00765, 33.36125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.94 L · about $10.03
Round trip
$20.05
5.78 gal · 21.88 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.47 $10.03 $20.05
Mid-grade $3.94 $11.40 $22.80
Premium $4.39 $12.68 $25.35
Diesel $5.59 $16.16 $32.32

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Mount Zion. The current time is 16:57:25.

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.