How far is Ellijay, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Ellijay, GA to Augusta, GA is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellijay and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellijay and Augusta.
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Start on North Church Street
128 m · 24 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
126 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Northside Square
95 m · 18 sec · River Street
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Exit the rotary onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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Continue on Highway 52 East
18.2 mi · 25 min · Highway 52 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Elliott Family Parkway
13 m · 1 sec · Elliott Family Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Elliott Family Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Elliott Family Parkway
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Keep slight left
15.7 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
2549 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
39 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
127 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Henry Grady Highway
1.1 mi · 3 min · Henry Grady Highway
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Turn left onto Price Road
8.5 mi · 15 min · Price Road
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Turn right onto Thompson Bridge Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · Thompson Bridge Road
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Continue on Green Street Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Green Street Northeast
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Continue on E. E. Butler Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · E. E. Butler Parkway
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Continue on Athens Highway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Athens Highway
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit left
2574 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10
2.7 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
1027 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Oconee Street
643 ft · 14 sec · Oconee Street
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Highway
1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway
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Continue on Lexington Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Athens Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Washington Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road
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Turn right
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta
1571 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
147 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway
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Continue on Greene Street
542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Walton Way
69 m · 4 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 Ellijay and Augusta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Ellijay and Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellijay to Augusta?
The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Ellijay and 97.8 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.25 one way or $54.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ellijay and Sunny near Augusta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellijay and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 166.53 mi (268.01 km).
#1 Ellijay
City in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 34.6948100, -84.4821500 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| 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: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $27.25 | $54.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.87 | $65.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.69 | $77.39 |
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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