How far is Augusta, GA from Ray City, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Ray City, GA is about 203.2 miles (327 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Ray City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Ray City.
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Start on Walton Way
1.3 km · 1 min · Walton Way
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Turn left onto 15th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
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Turn straight onto Milledgeville Road
3098 ft · 1 min · Milledgeville Road
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Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tubman Home Road
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Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Continue on Nellie Drive
1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive
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Continue on Peach Orchard Road
16.8 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Lovers Lane
1363 ft · 31 sec · Lovers Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
38.8 mi · 57 min
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Continue on South Main Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1950 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
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Take the exit right toward GA 297 South: Nunez
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Nunez Road
24.1 mi · 35 min · Nunez Road
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Turn right onto Pine Street
937 ft · 24 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Montgomery Street
136 m · 9 sec · Montgomery Street
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Continue on Adams Street
6.2 mi · 9 min · Adams Street
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Turn straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street
1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn right
94 m · 5 sec
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Continue on 1st Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · 1st Street
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Continue straight
14.1 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Douglas Highway
11.3 mi · 17 min · Douglas Highway
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Continue on Broxton Road
16.7 mi · 25 min · Broxton Road
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Turn left onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bowens Mill Road Southeast
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Turn left onto South Peterson Avenue
13.6 mi · 20 min · South Peterson Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
772 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 25 min
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Turn slight right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West Thigpen Avenue
7.8 mi · 11 min · West Thigpen Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Ray City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lovers Lane
Exit the roundabout
38.8 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Augusta and Partly Sunny near Ray City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Ray City?
The road trip is about 203.2 miles (327 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Higgston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Augusta and 101.4 miles from Ray City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Augusta and Partly Sunny near Ray City.
Stop Ideas Near Higgston
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 Higgston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Ray City. Straight-line distance: 180.36 mi (290.26 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ray City
Human settlement in Berrien County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,094 |
| Coordinates | 31.0746400, -83.1993200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ray City (-83.19932, 31.07464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $28.40 | $56.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.76 | $63.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.26 | $68.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.32 | $80.65 |
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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