How far is Augusta, GA from Vidalia, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Vidalia, GA is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
97.92 mi
02h 21m
Flight
90.26 mi
145.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.26 mi
Kilometers
145.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.92 mi
Kilometers
157.59 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vidalia
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 8:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T04:09
Arrive Vidalia
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Midville
GA

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

From Augusta
49 mi
01h 10m
To Vidalia
48.9 mi
01h 10m

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
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3098 ft · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tubman Home Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tubman Home Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Peach Orchard Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    16.8 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Lovers Lane

    1363 ft · 31 sec · Lovers Lane

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    38.8 mi · 57 min

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1950 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward GA 297 South: Nunez

    42 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Nunez Road

    24.2 mi · 36 min · Nunez Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest Main Street

    146 m · 17 sec · Southwest Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Leader Street

    155 m · 27 sec · Leader Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street

    117 m · 9 sec · 1st Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lovers Lane
39.1 mi · 40%
Nunez Road
24.2 mi · 25%
Peach Orchard Road
23.4 mi · 24%
South Main Street
4.58 mi · 5%
15th Street
1.95 mi · 2%
Tubman Home Road
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lovers Lane

Exit the roundabout

38.8 mi · 00h 57m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
90.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midville
01h 10m from Augusta
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Vidalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Midville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Augusta and 48.9 miles from Vidalia.

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

The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Midville

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

116 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Vidalia. Straight-line distance: 90.26 mi (145.26 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Vidalia

City in Toombs County and Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

Population10,452
Coordinates32.2176900, -82.4134600
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Vidalia (-82.41346, 32.21769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.08 L · about $13.71
Round trip
$27.41
6.92 gal · 26.16 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.71 $27.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.32 $30.65
Premium $4.78 $16.53 $33.06
Diesel $5.62 $19.46 $38.92

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 Vidalia. The current time is 04:09:47.

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.