How far is Duluth, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Duluth, GA to Augusta, GA is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130 miles (209.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
166.42 mi
02h 34m
Flight
129.97 mi
209.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.97 mi
Kilometers
209.17 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.42 mi
Kilometers
267.82 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Duluth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duluth
2026-04-22T22:28
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duluth
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 Duluth
73.2 mi
01h 17m
To Augusta
93.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    13 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Lawrenceville Street

    138 m · 11 sec · West Lawrenceville Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Duluth Highway

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Duluth Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder

    1287 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    34.2 mi · 42 min · University Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell

    2238 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10

  8. 8

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

    2034 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lexington Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Athens Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lexington Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    26.6 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duluth 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
34.2 mi · 21%
Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 16%
Lexington Road
23.2 mi · 14%
Washington Road
11.7 mi · 7%
Athens Road
8.39 mi · 5%
Duluth Highway
8.22 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

Merge slight left onto University Parkway

34.2 mi · 00h 42m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
130 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rayle
01h 17m from Duluth
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Duluth and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 73.2 miles from Duluth and 93.2 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 130 miles (209.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.25 one way or $46.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Duluth and Mostly 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 Duluth and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 129.97 mi (209.17 km).

Duluth

#1 Duluth

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

Population29,676
Coordinates34.0028800, -84.1446400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-84.144615, 34.002844)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.87 gal
22.23 L · about $23.25
Round trip
$46.50
11.74 gal · 44.46 L
Estimated CO2
52.2 kg one way
Round trip: 104.3 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.25 $46.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.00 $52.00
Premium $4.78 $28.05 $56.09
Diesel $5.62 $33.01 $66.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Duluth and Augusta. The current time is 22:28:17.

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.