How far is Augusta, GA from Watkinsville, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Watkinsville, GA is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
99.94 mi
02h 03m
Flight
86.79 mi
139.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.79 mi
Kilometers
139.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.94 mi
Kilometers
160.83 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Watkinsville
Mon, Apr 20, 3:30 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Mon, Apr 20, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-20T01:26
Arrive Watkinsville
Mon, Apr 20, 3:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Sharon
GA

City in Taliaferro County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
49.9 mi
01h 01m
To Watkinsville
50 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 77: Siloam, Union Point, Sparta

    1490 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto GA 77 South: Siloam, Sparta

    23 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Siloam Union Point Road

    3251 ft · 1 min · Siloam Union Point Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broad Street

    2670 ft · 1 min · East Broad Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Broad Street

    97 m · 16 sec · West Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Laurel Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Laurel Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Athens Highway

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Athens Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    11.6 mi · 17 min · Greensboro Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
61.3 mi · 61%
Athens Highway
12.3 mi · 12%
Greensboro Highway
11.6 mi · 12%
Main Street
6.56 mi · 7%
Washington Road
2.79 mi · 3%
Calhoun Expressway
1.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

61.3 mi · 01h 06m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
86.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
01h 01m from Augusta
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Watkinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Augusta and 50 miles from Watkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Watkinsville. Straight-line distance: 86.79 mi (139.67 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Watkinsville

Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States

Population2,962
Coordinates33.8629000, -83.4087700
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Watkinsville (-83.40877, 33.8629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.35 L · about $13.98
Round trip
$27.96
7.06 gal · 26.7 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.98 $27.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.63 $31.27
Premium $4.78 $16.87 $33.73
Diesel $5.62 $19.85 $39.71

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Watkinsville. The current time is 01:26:56.

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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.