How far is Fayetteville, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, GA to Augusta, GA is about 164 miles (263.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
163.99 mi
02h 40m
Flight
142.97 mi
230.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.97 mi
Kilometers
230.08 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.99 mi
Kilometers
263.92 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Fri, Apr 17, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-17T00:31
Arrive Augusta
Fri, Apr 17, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
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
Smyrna
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Fayetteville
81.2 mi
01h 20m
To Augusta
82.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
93°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glynn Street North

    12.1 mi · 20 min · Glynn Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Forest Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Forest Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Dixie Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Dixie Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 285 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Augusta

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    45.5 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 52%
Purple Heart Highway
45.5 mi · 28%
Glynn Street North
12.1 mi · 7%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.51 mi · 6%
Calhoun Expressway
2.67 mi · 2%
Washington Road
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

84.9 mi · 01h 31m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
01h 20m from Fayetteville
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164 miles (263.9 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Fayetteville and 82.8 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

86 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

94 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 142.97 mi (230.08 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

Population18,328
Coordinates33.4487300, -84.4549300
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: East Lanier Avenue (-84.45493, 33.448627)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.91 L · about $22.93
Round trip
$45.87
11.58 gal · 43.82 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.93 $45.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.64 $51.29
Premium $4.78 $27.66 $55.33
Diesel $5.62 $32.56 $65.13

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Augusta. The current time is 00:31:10.

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.