How far is Augusta, GA from Stone Mountain, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Stone Mountain, GA is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.13 mi
02h 40m
Flight
128.41 mi
206.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.41 mi
Kilometers
206.66 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.13 mi
Kilometers
227.12 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stone Mountain
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T03:17
Arrive Stone Mountain
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Siloam
GA

Town in Greene County, Georgia, USA

From Augusta
70.5 mi
01h 20m
To Stone Mountain
70.6 mi
01h 20m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Stone Mountain.

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    72 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    1049 ft · 18 sec · 15th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    1656 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Calhoun Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Calhoun Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    42.5 mi · 46 min · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Panola Road

    862 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Panola Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Panola Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Mountain Street

    40 m · 4 sec · East Mountain Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Mountain Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 60%
Purple Heart Highway
42.5 mi · 30%
Panola Road
4.34 mi · 3%
Washington Road
2.79 mi · 2%
South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
2.61 mi · 2%
Calhoun Expressway
1.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
128.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Siloam
01h 20m from Augusta
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Stone Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Stone Mountain?

The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Siloam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Augusta and 70.6 miles from Stone Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Stone Mountain.

Stop Ideas Near Siloam

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

108 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

118 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Stone Mountain. Straight-line distance: 128.41 mi (206.66 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Stone Mountain

#2 Stone Mountain

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Population6,312
Coordinates33.8081600, -84.1702000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Stone Mountain (-84.1702, 33.80816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.85 L · about $19.73
Round trip
$39.45
9.96 gal · 37.7 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.73 $39.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.06 $44.11
Premium $4.78 $23.79 $47.59
Diesel $5.62 $28.01 $56.02

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 Stone Mountain. The current time is 03:17:37.

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.