How far is Augusta, GA from Sandersville, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Sandersville, GA is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.09 mi
01h 24m
Flight
58.94 mi
94.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.94 mi
Kilometers
94.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.09 mi
Kilometers
103.14 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandersville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-18T06:12
Arrive Sandersville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Wrens
GA

City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America

From Augusta
32.1 mi
00h 42m
To Sandersville
32.1 mi
00h 42m

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
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Deans Bridge Road

    27.6 mi · 38 min · Deans Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fenns Bridge Road

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3097 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    45 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sparta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sparta Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Harris Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Harris Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    85 m · 8 sec · East Church Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Deans Bridge Road
27.6 mi · 43%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.6 mi · 26%
Fall Line Freeway
12.3 mi · 19%
North Main Street
2.39 mi · 4%
15th Street
1.95 mi · 3%
Sparta Road
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Deans Bridge Road

Continue on Deans Bridge Road

27.6 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrens
00h 42m from Augusta
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Sandersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Wrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Augusta and 32.1 miles from Sandersville.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wrens

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

117 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Sandersville. Straight-line distance: 58.94 mi (94.86 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Sandersville

City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America

Population5,275
Coordinates32.9815400, -82.8101400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Sandersville (-82.81014, 32.98154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.56 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.90
4.52 gal · 17.12 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.95 $17.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.01 $20.02
Premium $4.78 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $5.62 $12.71 $25.42

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 Sandersville. The current time is 06:12:53.

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.