How far is Augusta, GA from Powder Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Powder Springs, GA is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Powder Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Powder Springs.
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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
85.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
22.8 mi · 28 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thornton Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road
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Continue on C H James Parkway
3.3 mi · 5 min · C H James Parkway
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Turn right onto Oglesby Road
658 ft · 18 sec · Oglesby Road
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Continue on Lewis Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewis Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis Road
22 m · 2 sec · Lewis Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Road
577 ft · 23 sec · Lewis Road
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Turn left onto Marietta Street
33 m · 2 sec · Marietta Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marietta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Powder Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Powder Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Powder Springs?
The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Augusta and 84.6 miles from Powder Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.65 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Powder Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Smyrna
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 Smyrna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Powder Springs. Straight-line distance: 158.07 mi (254.39 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Powder Springs
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 15,801 |
| Coordinates | 33.8595500, -84.6838200 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Powder Springs (-84.68382, 33.85955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $23.65 | $47.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.44 | $52.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.52 | $57.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.58 | $67.15 |
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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