How far is Chester, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Chester, GA to Augusta, GA is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Augusta.
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Start on Main Street
1573 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Carolina Street
906 ft · 22 sec · Carolina Street
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Continue on Chester-Dublin Highway
1046 ft · 22 sec · Chester-Dublin Highway
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Continue on Chester - Dublin Highway
12.9 mi · 18 min · Chester - Dublin Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Academy Avenue
3081 ft · 1 min · Academy Avenue
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Turn right onto Rowe Street
82 m · 15 sec · Rowe Street
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Madison Street
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Turn right onto East Jackson Street
844 ft · 18 sec · East Jackson Street
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Continue on Central Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Drive
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Turn left onto Wrightsville Avenue
14.9 mi · 21 min · Wrightsville Avenue
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Continue on West Elm Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Marcus Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street
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Continue on College Street
14.4 mi · 17 min · College Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Harris Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Harris Street
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Turn straight onto Sparta Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sparta Road
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Turn right onto Fall Line Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway
43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Continue on Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
26.8 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Deans Bridge Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road
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Continue on Milledgeville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road
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Turn slight left onto 15th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
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Turn right onto Walton Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way
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Continue on Walton Way
86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester and Augusta.
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.
South Main Street
Continue straight
26.8 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chester and Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester to Augusta?
The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Sandersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Chester and 54.5 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.04 one way or $32.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chester and Sunny near Augusta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 101.03 mi (162.59 km).
#1 Chester
City in Dodge County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,560 |
| Coordinates | 32.3937800, -83.1529300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.94 | $35.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.35 | $38.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.78 | $45.55 |
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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