How far is Augusta, GA from Washington, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Washington, GA is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.2 mi
01h 06m
Flight
47.67 mi
76.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.67 mi
Kilometers
76.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.2 mi
Kilometers
88.84 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T03:38
Arrive Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Thomson
GA

City in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
27.6 mi
00h 33m
To Washington
27.7 mi
00h 33m

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
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    72 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    1049 ft · 18 sec · 15th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    1656 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Calhoun Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Calhoun Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    26.9 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Thomson Road

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Thomson Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Robert Toombs Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Robert Toombs Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Robert Toombs Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
26.9 mi · 49%
Washington Road
13.6 mi · 25%
Thomson Road
9.87 mi · 18%
Calhoun Expressway
1.68 mi · 3%
East Robert Toombs Avenue
1.62 mi · 3%
Walton Way
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

26.9 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomson
00h 33m from Augusta
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Thomson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Augusta and 27.7 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Washington. Straight-line distance: 47.67 mi (76.72 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Washington

City in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States

Population3,907
Coordinates33.7367900, -82.7393100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Washington (-82.73931, 33.73679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.64 $17.27
Premium $4.78 $9.32 $18.63
Diesel $5.62 $10.97 $21.93

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 Washington. The current time is 03:38:17.

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.