How far is Augusta, GA from Willacoochee, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Willacoochee, GA is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.6 mi
04h 19m
Flight
159.89 mi
257.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.89 mi
Kilometers
257.32 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.6 mi
Kilometers
282.6 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willacoochee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T01:34
Arrive Willacoochee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tarrytown
GA

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

From Augusta
87.9 mi
02h 09m
To Willacoochee
87.7 mi
02h 09m

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 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.1 mi · 35 min · Nunez Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    937 ft · 24 sec · Pine Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Montgomery Street

    136 m · 9 sec · Montgomery Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Adams Street

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Adams Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

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

    1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    94 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on 1st Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · 1st Street

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    14.1 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Douglas Highway

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Douglas Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Broxton Road

    16.7 mi · 25 min · Broxton Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bowens Mill Road Southeast

  27. 27

    Continue on Bowens Mill Road Southwest

    2675 ft · 1 min · Bowens Mill Road Southwest

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Willacoochee Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Willacoochee Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Willacoochie Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Willacoochie Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Willacoochic Highway

    1257 ft · 21 sec · Willacoochic Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Willacootchee Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Willacootchee Highway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lovers Lane
39.1 mi · 22%
Nunez Road
24.1 mi · 14%
Peach Orchard Road
23.4 mi · 13%
1st Street
18.8 mi · 11%
Broxton Road
16.7 mi · 9%
Willacootchee Highway
11.4 mi · 7%
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 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.

Drive Time
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
159.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tarrytown
02h 09m from Augusta
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Willacoochee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Tarrytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Augusta and 87.7 miles from Willacoochee.

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

The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.56 one way or $49.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tarrytown

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

102 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Willacoochee. Straight-line distance: 159.89 mi (257.32 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Willacoochee

City in Atkinson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,389
Coordinates31.3407600, -83.0459800
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Willacoochee (-83.04598, 31.34076)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.46 L · about $24.56
Round trip
$49.12
12.4 gal · 46.92 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.56 $49.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.46 $54.92
Premium $4.78 $29.62 $59.25
Diesel $5.62 $34.87 $69.74

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 Willacoochee. The current time is 01:34:28.

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.