How far is Augusta, GA from Mountain City, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Mountain City, GA is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and the county seat of Elbert 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 Mountain City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Mountain City.
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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
3269 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Tignall Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tignall Road
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Turn left onto Tignall Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Tignall Road
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Continue on South Hulin Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Hulin Avenue
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Continue on Elberton Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Elberton Highway
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Continue on Washington Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Washington Highway
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elbert Street
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Continue on Heard Street
549 ft · 7 sec · Heard Street
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.1 km · 50 sec · Elbert Street
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Continue on College Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Bowman Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Bowman Highway
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Continue on East Railroad Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · East Railroad Street
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Continue on Bowman Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Bowman Highway
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Continue straight
27.3 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Toccoa Bypass
11.4 mi · 13 min · Toccoa Bypass
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Turn right
774 ft · 15 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
85 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Darling Springs Road
21 m · 3 sec · Darling Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Darling Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Mountain City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Bowman Highway
Continue straight
27.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Mountain City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Mountain City?
The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Elberton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.4 miles from Augusta and 83.4 miles from Mountain City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.33 one way or $46.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Mountain City.
Stop Ideas Near Elberton
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 Elberton.
Clemson
Toccoa
Gainesville
Greenville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Mountain City. Straight-line distance: 128.44 mi (206.7 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mountain City
Human settlement in Rabun County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,113 |
| Coordinates | 34.9181500, -83.3854400 |
| Altitude | 657 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain City (-83.38544, 34.91815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $23.33 | $46.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.09 | $52.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.14 | $56.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.13 | $66.25 |
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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