How far is Augusta, GA from Young Harris, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Young Harris, GA is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
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Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Young Harris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Young Harris.
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Start on Walton Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Walton Way
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Turn straight
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto 15th Street
1049 ft · 18 sec · 15th Street
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Turn slight left
1656 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calhoun Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Calhoun Expressway
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Continue on Washington Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
26.9 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Road
10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Thomson Road
11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road
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Turn left
42 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit right
1552 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
2.1 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson
1.5 mi · 2 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441 North: Commerce
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 441 North, GA 15 North: Commerce Road, Commerce, Sandy Creek Park, Nature Center
47 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Commerce Road
9.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road
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Continue on Main Street
10.3 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Continue on Homer Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Homer Road
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Continue straight
18.8 mi · 23 min
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Turn sharp left onto Willingham Avenue
2289 ft · 48 sec · Willingham Avenue
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Continue on Willingham Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Willingham Street
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Continue on Willingham Avenue
1502 ft · 33 sec · Willingham Avenue
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Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road
9 mi · 16 min · Duncan Bridge Road
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight right
30 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Courthouse Square
76 m · 5 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
19 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Glenn Gooch Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Glenn Gooch Bypass
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Turn right onto Young Harris Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Young Harris Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3166 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto College Street
609 ft · 27 sec · College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Young Harris.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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42 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Augusta and Chance Rain Showers near Young Harris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Young Harris?
The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Augusta and 98.4 miles from Young Harris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Augusta and Chance Rain Showers near Young Harris.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Young Harris. Straight-line distance: 147.15 mi (236.81 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Young Harris
Human settlement in Towns County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,668 |
| Coordinates | 34.9331500, -83.8471200 |
| Altitude | 586 |
| Country | United States |
End: Young Harris (-83.84712, 34.93315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.74 | $61.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.16 | $66.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.03 | $78.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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