How far is Augusta, GA from Saint Simons Island, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Saint Simons Island, GA is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.16 mi
04h 03m
Flight
164.18 mi
264.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.18 mi
Kilometers
264.22 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.16 mi
Kilometers
322.12 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Simons Island
Sun, May 31, 6:07 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Sun, May 31, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-05-31T14:03
Arrive Saint Simons Island
Sun, May 31, 6:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
8:52 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
Pembroke
GA

City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
100.2 mi
02h 01m
To Saint Simons Island
99.9 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Saint Simons Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Saint Simons Island.

  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

    60 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17, GA 25 Spur: Brunswick, Veterans Memorial, North Golden Isles Parkway

    2202 ft · 56 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Golden Isles Parkway

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Golden Isles Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Glynn Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Glynn Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

  26. 26

    Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · F. J. Torras Causeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    577 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Sea Island Road

    979 ft · 17 sec · Sea Island Road

  29. 29

    Turn right

    674 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Demere Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Demere Road

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demere Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Demere Road

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Demere Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Demere Road

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Beach Causeway

    59 m · 4 sec · East Beach Causeway

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto East Beach Causeway

    2160 ft · 59 sec · East Beach Causeway

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 1st Street

    27 m · 3 sec · 1st Street

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto 1st Street

    108 m · 19 sec · 1st Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Bruce Drive

    1923 ft · 1 min · Bruce Drive

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    42 m · 6 sec · 8th Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Saint Simons Island.

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
39 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
60.5 mi · 30%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
30.4 mi · 15%
Liberty Street
26.2 mi · 13%
Peach Orchard Road
23.7 mi · 12%
Highway 67
11.2 mi · 6%
Veterans Memorial Parkway
7.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

60 mi · 01h 04m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
164.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pembroke
02h 01m from Augusta
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Augusta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Simons Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Saint Simons Island?

The road trip is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Augusta and 99.9 miles from Saint Simons Island.

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

The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.96 one way or $55.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Augusta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Simons Island.

Stop Ideas Near Pembroke

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

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

RAIL

Savannah

46 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Jesup

64 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Yemassee

95 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Saint Simons Island. Straight-line distance: 164.18 mi (264.22 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Simons Island

Saint Simons Island is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.1505100, -81.3695400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Saint Simons Island (-81.36954, 31.15051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.74 L · about $27.96
Round trip
$55.93
14.12 gal · 53.48 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.96 $55.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.27 $62.54
Premium $4.78 $33.73 $67.47
Diesel $5.62 $39.71 $79.41

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Saint Simons Island. The current time is 14:03:56.

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.