How far is Demorest, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Demorest, GA to Augusta, GA is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.42 mi
02h 43m
Flight
117.48 mi
189.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.48 mi
Kilometers
189.07 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.42 mi
Kilometers
235.64 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sun, May 3, 2:11 PM EDT
Return by in Demorest
Sun, May 3, 4:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Demorest
2026-05-03T11:28
Arrive Augusta
Sun, May 3, 2:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Demorest
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
Rayle
GA

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

From Demorest
73.1 mi
01h 21m
To Augusta
73.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WNW
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 Demorest and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 441 Historic Highway

    941 ft · 19 sec · 441 Historic Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1289 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2118 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2809 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    21.5 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Commerce Road

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on GA Inner Loop 10

    897 ft · 12 sec · GA Inner Loop 10

  12. 12

    Continue on Inner Loop 10

    1.4 km · 1 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 Demorest 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue
35.6 mi · 24%
Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 18%
Lexington Road
23.3 mi · 16%
Washington Road
11.7 mi · 8%
Commerce Road
9.47 mi · 6%
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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
117.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rayle
01h 21m from Demorest
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Demorest and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Rayle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Demorest and 73.3 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rayle

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

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

RAIL

Toccoa

96 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

100 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Demorest and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 117.48 mi (189.07 km).

Demorest

#1 Demorest

City in Habersham County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,143
Coordinates34.5651000, -83.5451700
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: 441 Historic Highway (-83.545159, 34.565094)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.56 L · about $20.48
Round trip
$40.96
10.34 gal · 39.12 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.48 $40.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.90 $45.80
Premium $4.78 $24.70 $49.40
Diesel $5.62 $29.08 $58.15

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 Demorest and Augusta. The current time is 11:28:15.

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.