How far is Augusta, GA from Thomasville, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Thomasville, GA is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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 in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Thomasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Thomasville.
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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
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
565 ft · 7 sec · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Macon
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.4 mi · 6 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 West, GA 42 West: Moreland Avenue, Fort Gillem
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Moreland Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Moreland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moreland Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Thomasville.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Thomasville?
The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Augusta and 73.7 miles from Thomasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Augusta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Thomasville.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
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 Greensboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 137.58 mi (221.42 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thomasville
City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 18,493 |
| Coordinates | 33.6973300, -84.3496500 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomasville (-84.34965, 33.69733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.56 | $41.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.99 | $45.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.19 | $58.38 |
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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