How far is Augusta, GA from Port Wentworth, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Port Wentworth, GA is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
114.67 mi
02h 31m
Flight
102.77 mi
165.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.77 mi
Kilometers
165.4 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.67 mi
Kilometers
184.54 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Wentworth
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 12:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-18T07:56
Arrive Port Wentworth
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Sylvania
GA

City in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America

From Augusta
57.4 mi
01h 15m
To Port Wentworth
57.3 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Port Wentworth.

  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

    12 mi · 15 min · North Columbia Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Crossgate Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Crossgate Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crossgate Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 33%
Mike Padgett Highway
14 mi · 12%
North Columbia Avenue
12 mi · 10%
Millhaven Road
7.48 mi · 7%
Waynesboro Highway
5.49 mi · 5%
Burton's Ferry Highway
4.38 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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylvania
01h 15m from Augusta
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Port Wentworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Port Wentworth?

The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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 57.4 miles from Augusta and 57.3 miles from Port Wentworth.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 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 Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Port Wentworth.

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 Port Wentworth. Straight-line distance: 102.77 mi (165.4 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Port Wentworth

#2 Port Wentworth

City in Chatham County, Georgia, USA

Population9,812
Coordinates32.1490900, -81.1631700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Port Wentworth (-81.16317, 32.14909)

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Port Wentworth. The current time is 07:56:09.

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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.