How far is Elberton, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Elberton, GA to Augusta, GA is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
84.27 mi
01h 30m
Flight
67.77 mi
109.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.77 mi
Kilometers
109.07 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.27 mi
Kilometers
135.62 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in Elberton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elberton
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elberton
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
Thomson
GA

City in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States

From Elberton
42.1 mi
00h 45m
To Augusta
42.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    28 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    65 m · 5 sec · College Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Elbert Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Elbert Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Heard Street

    549 ft · 7 sec · Heard Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Elbert Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elbert Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Washington Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Elberton Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Elberton Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Hulin Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Hulin Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Tignall Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Tignall Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Tignall Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tignall Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3197 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    26.6 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 32%
Washington Highway
9.6 mi · 11%
Tignall Road
8.37 mi · 10%
Elberton Highway
6.76 mi · 8%
Calhoun Expressway
2.67 mi · 3%
Washington Road
2.37 mi · 3%
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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
67.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomson
00h 45m from Elberton
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elberton and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Thomson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Elberton and 42.2 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.76 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elberton and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 67.77 mi (109.07 km).

Elberton

#1 Elberton

City in and the county seat of Elbert County, Georgia, United States

Population4,350
Coordinates34.1115900, -82.8686300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: College Avenue (-82.868755, 34.111411)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.26 L · about $11.76
Round trip
$23.53
5.94 gal · 22.52 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.76 $23.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.15 $26.31
Premium $4.78 $14.19 $28.38
Diesel $5.62 $16.70 $33.41

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 Elberton and Augusta. The current time is 02:18:21.

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.