How far is Augusta, GA from Sylvester, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Sylvester, GA is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.6 mi
04h 32m
Flight
172.45 mi
277.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.45 mi
Kilometers
277.53 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.6 mi
Kilometers
351.81 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sylvester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T00:13
Arrive Sylvester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gordon
GA

City in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States of America

From Augusta
109.4 mi
02h 16m
To Sylvester
109.2 mi
02h 16m

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
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Deans Bridge Road

    27.6 mi · 38 min · Deans Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fenns Bridge Road

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3097 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    45 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Emery Road

    1969 ft · 37 sec · Emery Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton

    1360 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton

    22 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    26.4 mi · 36 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    2814 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Franklin Street

    138 m · 13 sec · East Franklin Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
128 mi · 59%
Deans Bridge Road
27.6 mi · 13%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.6 mi · 8%
Irwinton Road
5.96 mi · 3%
Emery Highway
2.78 mi · 1%
North Main Street
2.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

65 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
172.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
02h 16m from Augusta
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Sylvester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.4 miles from Augusta and 109.2 miles from Sylvester.

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

The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.54 one way or $61.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Sylvester. Straight-line distance: 172.45 mi (277.53 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Sylvester

Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America

Population5,690
Coordinates31.5309200, -83.8369300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Sylvester (-83.83693, 31.53092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.71 gal
29.2 L · about $30.54
Round trip
$61.08
15.42 gal · 58.4 L
Estimated CO2
68.5 kg one way
Round trip: 137 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.54 $61.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.15 $68.30
Premium $4.78 $36.84 $73.68
Diesel $5.62 $43.36 $86.72

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 Sylvester. The current time is 00:13:29.

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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.