How far is Augusta, GA from Richmond Hill, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Richmond Hill, GA is about 137 miles (220.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
136.97 mi
02h 47m
Flight
112.87 mi
181.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.87 mi
Kilometers
181.64 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.97 mi
Kilometers
220.43 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 6:41 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-18T03:54
Arrive Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 6:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Portal
GA

Human settlement in Bulloch County, Georgia, United States of America

From Augusta
68.5 mi
01h 23m
To Richmond Hill
68.4 mi
01h 23m

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
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Richmond Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Richmond Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Milledgeville Road

    3098 ft · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tubman Home Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tubman Home Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Peach Orchard Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    20 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Highway 67

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Highway 67

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    30.4 mi · 33 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

    2418 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 144: Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    90 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    109 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ford Avenue

    23 m · 1 sec · Ford Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Ford Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Ford Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ford Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Richmond Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
30.4 mi · 22%
Liberty Street
26.2 mi · 19%
Peach Orchard Road
23.7 mi · 17%
Highway 67
11.2 mi · 8%
I 95 South
9.21 mi · 7%
Veterans Memorial Parkway
7.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

30.4 mi · 00h 33m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portal
01h 23m from Augusta
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Richmond Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Richmond Hill?

The road trip is about 137 miles (220.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Portal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Augusta and 68.4 miles from Richmond Hill.

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

The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.13 one way or $38.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Richmond Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Portal

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

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

RAIL

Savannah

90 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Yemassee

103 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Jesup

104 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Denmark

114 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 112.87 mi (181.64 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Richmond Hill

#2 Richmond Hill

City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States

Population14,408
Coordinates31.9382700, -81.3034400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Richmond Hill (-81.30344, 31.93827)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.3 L · about $19.13
Round trip
$38.26
9.66 gal · 36.6 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.13 $38.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.39 $42.78
Premium $4.78 $23.08 $46.16
Diesel $5.62 $27.16 $54.33

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 Richmond Hill. The current time is 03:54:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.