How far is Augusta, GA from Rome, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Rome, GA is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.76 mi
04h 12m
Flight
190.89 mi
307.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.89 mi
Kilometers
307.2 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.76 mi
Kilometers
350.45 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rome
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T04:52
Arrive Rome
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Covington
GA

City and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
108.7 mi
02h 06m
To Rome
109 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Rome.

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    72 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    1049 ft · 18 sec · 15th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    1656 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Calhoun Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Calhoun Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Hill Street, Turner Field

    1410 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Street Southeast

    1209 ft · 42 sec · Hill Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    1327 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 85 North

    1168 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    21.8 mi · 24 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 20: Rome, Canton

    1564 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto GA 20 West: Georgia Highlands College, Cartersville, Rome, Clarence Brown Conference Center, Pettit Creek Farms

    36 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Canton Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Canton Highway

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2183 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2314 ft · 51 sec

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    636 ft · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward South US 411, West GA 20: Rome

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 39%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 22%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
32.3 mi · 15%
South US 411
21.1 mi · 10%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.11 mi · 4%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
190.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
02h 06m from Augusta
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Rome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Rome?

The road trip is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Augusta and 109 miles from Rome.

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

The direct path is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.42 one way or $60.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Rome.

Stop Ideas Near Covington

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

54 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Rome. Straight-line distance: 190.89 mi (307.2 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Rome

#2 Rome

County seat of Floyd County, Georgia, United States

Population36,764
Coordinates34.2570400, -85.1646700
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Rome (-85.16467, 34.25704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.09 L · about $30.42
Round trip
$60.84
15.36 gal · 58.18 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.42 $60.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.01 $68.03
Premium $4.78 $36.70 $73.39
Diesel $5.62 $43.19 $86.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Rome. The current time is 04:52:41.

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.