How far is Augusta, GA from Zebulon, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Zebulon, GA is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
161.77 mi
03h 23m
Flight
139.11 mi
223.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.11 mi
Kilometers
223.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.77 mi
Kilometers
260.34 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zebulon
Thu, Apr 16, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 16, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Zebulon
Thu, Apr 16, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:14 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
Smyrna
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Augusta
80.8 mi
01h 41m
To Zebulon
81 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello

    1418 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    21.9 mi · 30 min · Monticello Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Road

    843 ft · 16 sec · Madison Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Madison Street

    2083 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Warren Street

    907 ft · 30 sec · North Warren Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    53 m · 6 sec · West Greene Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Forsyth Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Forsyth Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    13.3 mi · 19 min · West Washington Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 3rd Street

    41 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West 3rd Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 16

    3.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 16

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1139 ft · 26 sec · Memorial Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1715 ft · 49 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East College Street

    26 m · 8 sec · East College Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Kincaid Avenue

    2840 ft · 1 min · Kincaid Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Crescent Road

    2436 ft · 1 min · Crescent Road

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left onto South Hill Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Hill Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Zebulon Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Zebulon Road

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 53%
Monticello Highway
21.9 mi · 14%
West Washington Street
18 mi · 11%
State Route 16
9.78 mi · 6%
Zebulon Road
9.29 mi · 6%
West 3rd Street
4.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

85.2 mi · 01h 31m

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
139.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
01h 41m from Augusta
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Zebulon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Augusta and 81 miles from Zebulon.

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

The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.62 one way or $45.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Zebulon.

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

86 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

94 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Zebulon. Straight-line distance: 139.11 mi (223.88 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
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#2 Zebulon

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

Population1,153
Coordinates33.1023500, -84.3427000
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Zebulon (-84.3427, 33.10235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.61 L · about $22.62
Round trip
$45.23
11.42 gal · 43.22 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.62 $45.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.29 $50.58
Premium $4.78 $27.28 $54.56
Diesel $5.62 $32.11 $64.23

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Zebulon. The current time is 01:57:18.

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.