How far is Augusta, GA from Statesboro, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Statesboro, GA is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.74 mi
01h 38m
Flight
71.49 mi
115.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.49 mi
Kilometers
115.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.74 mi
Kilometers
126.72 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Statesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Statesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Waynesboro
GA

City in Burke County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
39.5 mi
00h 49m
To Statesboro
39.3 mi
00h 49m

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
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Parrish Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Parrish Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    24 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Street
27.3 mi · 35%
Peach Orchard Road
23.7 mi · 30%
15th Street
1.95 mi · 2%
Tubman Home Road
0.91 mi · 1%
Walton Way
0.79 mi · 1%
West Parrish Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

20 mi · 00h 23m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
00h 49m from Augusta
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Statesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Augusta and 39.3 miles from Statesboro.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

85 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

118 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Statesboro. Straight-line distance: 71.49 mi (115.06 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Statesboro

County seat of Bulloch County, Georgia, United States

Population33,204
Coordinates32.4487900, -81.7831700
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Statesboro (-81.78317, 32.44879)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.52 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.56 gal · 21.04 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.31 $24.63
Premium $4.78 $13.28 $26.57
Diesel $5.62 $15.63 $31.27

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 Statesboro. The current time is 01:11:48.

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.