How far is Augusta, GA from Whitemarsh Island, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Whitemarsh Island, GA is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
130.82 mi
03h 00m
Flight
114.14 mi
183.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.14 mi
Kilometers
183.69 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.82 mi
Kilometers
210.53 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitemarsh Island
Sun, May 3, 9:57 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Sun, May 3, 12:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-05-03T06:56
Arrive Whitemarsh Island
Sun, May 3, 9:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Sylvania
GA

City in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America

From Augusta
65.5 mi
01h 30m
To Whitemarsh Island
65.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Whitemarsh Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    109 m · 14 sec · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Old Savannah Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Gordon Highway

    534 ft · 18 sec · Gordon Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Olive Road

    152 m · 12 sec · Olive Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Old Savannah Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Savannah Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mike Padgett Highway

    530 ft · 10 sec · Mike Padgett Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Savannah Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mike Padgett Highway

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Mike Padgett Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Millhaven Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Girard Millhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Milhaven Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Millhaven Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesboro Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Waynesboro Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    1450 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road

    1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Columbia Avenue

    13.4 mi · 17 min · North Columbia Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bourne Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bourne Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  25. 25

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

    142 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Bay Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West Bay Street

  27. 27

    Continue on General McIntosh Boulevard

    1156 ft · 24 sec · General McIntosh Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East President Street

    2166 ft · 57 sec · East President Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Truman Parkway

    87 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Harry Truman Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Harry Truman Parkway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80: Victory Drive, Tybee Island

    1700 ft · 48 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Victory Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Victory Drive

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Johnny Mercer Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Bradley Point Road

    1332 ft · 1 min · Bradley Point Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Commodore Drive

    1 km · 3 min · Commodore Drive

  36. 36

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
37 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 29%
Mike Padgett Highway
14 mi · 11%
North Columbia Avenue
13.4 mi · 10%
Millhaven Road
7.48 mi · 6%
Waynesboro Highway
5.49 mi · 4%
Burton's Ferry Highway
4.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
114.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylvania
01h 30m from Augusta
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Partly Cloudy near Whitemarsh Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Whitemarsh Island?

The road trip is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Sylvania is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Augusta and 65.4 miles from Whitemarsh Island.

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

The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Partly Cloudy near Whitemarsh Island.

Stop Ideas Near Sylvania

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

74 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

79 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Savannah

88 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Whitemarsh Island. Straight-line distance: 114.14 mi (183.69 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Whitemarsh Island

#2 Whitemarsh Island

Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia

Population6,792
Coordinates32.0288200, -81.0167800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Whitemarsh Island (-81.01678, 32.02882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.47 L · about $18.30
Round trip
$36.60
9.24 gal · 34.94 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.30 $36.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.46 $40.92
Premium $4.78 $22.07 $44.15
Diesel $5.62 $25.98 $51.97

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Whitemarsh Island. The current time is 06:56:56.

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.