How far is Clermont, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Clermont, GA to Augusta, GA is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
151.24 mi
02h 52m
Flight
124.34 mi
200.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.34 mi
Kilometers
200.11 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.24 mi
Kilometers
243.4 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sun, May 3, 4:01 AM EDT
Return by in Clermont
Sun, May 3, 6:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clermont
2026-05-03T01:09
Arrive Augusta
Sun, May 3, 4:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clermont
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
Lexington
GA

City in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States

From Clermont
77 mi
01h 26m
To Augusta
74.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2637 ft · 57 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cleveland Highway

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Cleveland Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Hill Drive

    3064 ft · 1 min · Park Hill Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Enota Drive Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Enota Drive Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Downey Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Downey Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2616 ft · 54 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto E. E. Butler Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · E. E. Butler Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Athens Highway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Athens Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.7 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    2574 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road

    1027 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oconee Street

    643 ft · 14 sec · Oconee Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Lexington Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Athens Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lexington Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    26.6 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Athens Highway
35.6 mi · 24%
Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 18%
Lexington Road
23.3 mi · 15%
Washington Road
11.7 mi · 8%
Cleveland Highway
11.7 mi · 8%
Athens Road
8.39 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

26.6 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
124.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 26m from Clermont
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clermont and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Clermont and 74.3 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.15 one way or $42.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

80 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

81 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

95 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

118 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clermont and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 124.34 mi (200.11 km).

Clermont

#1 Clermont

Town in Hall County, Georgia, USA

Population1,099
Coordinates34.4778800, -83.7735100
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.773678, 34.477869)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.2 L · about $21.15
Round trip
$42.30
10.68 gal · 40.4 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.15 $42.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.65 $47.30
Premium $4.78 $25.51 $51.03
Diesel $5.62 $30.03 $60.06

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 Clermont and Augusta. The current time is 01:09:32.

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.