How far is Augusta, GA from Richland, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Richland, GA is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.3 miles (295 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
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.
City in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Richland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Richland.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road
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Continue on Deans Bridge Road
27.6 mi · 38 min · Deans Bridge Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Fenns Bridge Road
16.6 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3097 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway
45 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
50.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Continue on Irwinton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road
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Continue on Jeffersonville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road
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Continue on Emery Road
1969 ft · 37 sec · Emery Road
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Continue on Emery Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
14.5 mi · 16 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley
1365 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Fall Line Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Continue straight
20.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GA 137 South
34 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Buena Vista Highway
16.3 mi · 22 min · Buena Vista Highway
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Continue on Doctor Deryl Hart Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Doctor Deryl Hart Road
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Continue on Oliver Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1720 ft · 47 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Preston Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · Preston Road
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Turn right onto Churchill Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Churchill Road
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Turn slight left onto Enterprise Church Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Enterprise Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nicholson Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Nicholson Street
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Turn left onto Wall Street
11 m · 1 sec · Wall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Richland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
50.9 mi · 01h 02m
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 Richland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Richland?
The road trip is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Augusta and 109.2 miles from Richland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.3 miles (295 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.50 one way or $61.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Richland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Richland. Straight-line distance: 183.29 mi (294.97 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richland
Human settlement in Stewart County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 32.0879300, -84.6674200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richland (-84.66742, 32.08793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.10 | $68.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.79 | $73.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.30 | $86.61 |
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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