How far is Augusta, GA from Suwanee, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Suwanee, GA is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Suwanee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Suwanee.
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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
26.9 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Road
10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Thomson Road
11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road
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Turn left
42.2 mi · 51 min
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Turn left onto US 129 South, US 441 South, US 29 South, GA 10 Loop South, US 78 West, GA 10 West
2206 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10
5.9 mi · 7 min · Inner Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 78 West, GA 316 West: Atlanta, Monroe
1582 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto University Parkway
34.6 mi · 42 min · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 120, US 29 South, GA 8 South: Duluth
2961 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Lawrenceville Suwanee Road
7.3 mi · 13 min · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road
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Turn left onto Buford Highway
3031 ft · 51 sec · Buford Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buford Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Suwanee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
42.2 mi · 00h 52m
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 Sunny near Suwanee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Suwanee?
The road trip is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Rayle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Augusta and 73.4 miles from Suwanee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Suwanee.
Stop Ideas Near Rayle
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 Rayle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Suwanee. Straight-line distance: 126.93 mi (204.27 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Suwanee
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 21,803 |
| Coordinates | 34.0514900, -84.0713000 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Suwanee (-84.0713, 34.05149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $20.48 | $40.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.90 | $45.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.70 | $49.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.08 | $58.15 |
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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