How far is Augusta, GA from Social Circle, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Social Circle, GA is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 and county seat of Taliaferro County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Social Circle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Social Circle.
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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
16 mi · 17 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 11: Monroe, Monticello
1408 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Cherokee Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Cherokee Road
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Turn right onto East Hightower Trail
25 m · 3 sec · East Hightower Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hightower Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Social Circle.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Social Circle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Social Circle?
The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Crawfordville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Augusta and 55.6 miles from Social Circle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Social Circle.
Stop Ideas Near Crawfordville
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 Crawfordville.
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Social Circle. Straight-line distance: 101.18 mi (162.84 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Social Circle
City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 4,630 |
| Coordinates | 33.6562300, -83.7182300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Social Circle (-83.71823, 33.65623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.32 | $34.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.68 | $37.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
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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