How far is Augusta, GA from Tybee Island, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Tybee Island, GA is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Tybee Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Tybee Island.
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Start on Walton Way
109 m · 14 sec · Walton Way
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 12th Street
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Turn slight right onto Old Savannah Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road
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Turn straight onto Gordon Highway
534 ft · 18 sec · Gordon Highway
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Turn left onto Olive Road
152 m · 12 sec · Olive Road
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Turn straight onto Old Savannah Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Savannah Road
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Turn left onto Mike Padgett Highway
530 ft · 10 sec · Mike Padgett Highway
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Continue on Old Savannah Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road
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Continue on Mike Padgett Highway
13.9 mi · 20 min · Mike Padgett Highway
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Turn left
19.5 mi · 27 min
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Turn straight onto Millhaven Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road
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Continue on Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road
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Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road
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Continue on Millhaven Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesboro Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Waynesboro Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1450 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road
1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road
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Continue on Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Augusta Highway
576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway
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Continue on North Columbia Avenue
13.4 mi · 17 min · North Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto Bourne Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bourne Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
142 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Bay Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · West Bay Street
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Continue on General McIntosh Boulevard
1156 ft · 24 sec · General McIntosh Boulevard
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Turn left onto East President Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East President Street
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Continue on Islands Expressway
4.9 mi · 8 min · Islands Expressway
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto 10th Court
40 m · 6 sec · 10th Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Tybee Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Savannah Highway
Continue on Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 00h 44m
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 Tybee Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Tybee Island?
The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Newington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Augusta and 69.5 miles from Tybee Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Tybee Island.
Stop Ideas Near Newington
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 Newington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Tybee Island. Straight-line distance: 120.97 mi (194.68 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tybee Island
Island and city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 3,051 |
| Coordinates | 32.0002200, -80.8456700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tybee Island (-80.84567, 32.00022)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.75 | $43.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.46 | $46.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.61 | $55.23 |
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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