How far is Augusta, GA from Sardis, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Sardis, GA is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161 miles (259.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Sardis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Sardis.
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Start on Walton Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Walton Way
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Turn straight
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto 15th Street
1049 ft · 18 sec · 15th Street
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Turn slight left
1656 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calhoun Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Calhoun Expressway
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Continue on Washington Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello
1418 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Monticello Highway
21.9 mi · 30 min · Monticello Highway
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Continue on Madison Road
843 ft · 16 sec · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Street
2083 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on North Warren Street
907 ft · 30 sec · North Warren Street
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Turn right onto West Greene Street
53 m · 6 sec · West Greene Street
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Turn left onto Forsyth Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forsyth Street
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Continue on GA 83
5.4 mi · 7 min · GA 83
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Continue on GA Hwy 83
18.9 mi · 26 min · GA Hwy 83
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Continue on North Lee Street
1794 ft · 52 sec · North Lee Street
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Turn right onto West Johnston Street
1031 ft · 36 sec · West Johnston Street
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Turn left onto Indian Springs Drive
86 m · 10 sec · Indian Springs Drive
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Old Atlanta Highway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Old Atlanta Highway
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
15.1 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1395 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Green Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Green Street
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Continue on Woodland Road
12.1 mi · 17 min · Woodland Road
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Continue on 1st Street
4 mi · 6 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Main Street
728 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Manchester Highway
1369 ft · 27 sec · Manchester Highway
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Continue on Bellwood Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bellwood Avenue
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chestnut Grove Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Chestnut Grove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Grove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Sardis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Mostly Sunny near Sardis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Sardis?
The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Morrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Augusta and 97.7 miles from Sardis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161 miles (259.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Sardis.
Stop Ideas Near Morrow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrow.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Sardis. Straight-line distance: 161.02 mi (259.13 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sardis
Sardis is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7965200, -84.6388100 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sardis (-84.63881, 32.79652)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.54 | $24.40 | $48.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $27.82 | $55.64 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $30.85 | $61.71 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $39.00 | $77.99 |
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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