How far is Augusta, GA from Pine Mountain, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Pine Mountain, GA is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.49 mi
04h 11m
Flight
171.7 mi
276.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.7 mi
Kilometers
276.33 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.49 mi
Kilometers
356.46 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Mountain
Sat, Nov 7, 1:49 PM EST
Return by in Augusta
Sat, Nov 7, 6:01 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-11-07T09:38
Arrive Pine Mountain
Sat, Nov 7, 1:49 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:36 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:00 PM EST
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
Covington
GA

City and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
110.6 mi
02h 05m
To Pine Mountain
110.9 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Pine Mountain.

  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

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    565 ft · 7 sec · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Macon

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgomery, Atlanta, Domestic Airport

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    48.4 mi · 52 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, GA 1: Pine Mountain

    1916 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Martha Berry Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hagler Road

    2061 ft · 2 min · Hagler Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    73 m · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    73 m · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hagler Road

    2236 ft · 2 min · Hagler Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Martha Berry Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Martha Berry Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Harris Street

    24 m · 5 sec · East Harris Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Commerce Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commerce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 38%
I 85 South
49.6 mi · 22%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 21%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
13.9 mi · 6%
Chet Atkins Parkway
8.12 mi · 4%
Martha Berry Highway
7.33 mi · 3%
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 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
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
171.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
02h 05m from Augusta
Leave By
8:36 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Pine Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Pine Mountain?

The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from Augusta and 110.9 miles from Pine Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.70 one way or $55.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Pine Mountain.

Stop Ideas Near Covington

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

54 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Pine Mountain. Straight-line distance: 171.7 mi (276.33 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 Pine Mountain

Pine Mountain is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.8648500, -84.8541000
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Pine Mountain (-84.8541, 32.86485)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.59 L · about $27.70
Round trip
$55.40
15.64 gal · 59.18 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $27.70 $55.40
Mid-grade $4.04 $31.58 $63.15
Premium $4.48 $35.02 $70.04
Diesel $5.66 $44.26 $88.52

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Pine Mountain. The current time is 09:38:22.

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.