How far is Flowery Branch, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Flowery Branch, GA to Augusta, GA is about 144 miles (231.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
144.05 mi
02h 47m
Flight
122.33 mi
196.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.33 mi
Kilometers
196.87 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.05 mi
Kilometers
231.83 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Flowery Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flowery Branch
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flowery Branch
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 Flowery Branch
70.4 mi
01h 23m
To Augusta
73.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
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 Flowery Branch and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flowery Branch and Augusta.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    1067 ft · 52 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Phil Neikro Boulevard

    2857 ft · 57 sec · Phil Neikro Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Spout Springs Road

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Spout Springs Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Flowery Branch Road

    3268 ft · 56 sec · Flowery Branch Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Flowery Branch Road Northeast

    1581 ft · 27 sec · Old Flowery Branch Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Flowery Branch Road

    2326 ft · 42 sec · Flowery Branch Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Braselton Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braselton Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dee Kennedy Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Dee Kennedy Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Horton Street

    93 m · 17 sec · Horton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West May Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West May Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Atlanta Highway Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Highway Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    59 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Hog Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Hog Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    2574 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    11.8 mi · 14 min · University Parkway

  18. 18

    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

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10

  20. 20

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

    2034 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Lexington Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Athens Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Washington Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Lexington Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  29. 29

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    26.6 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flowery Branch 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
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 18%
Lexington Road
23.2 mi · 16%
University Parkway
11.8 mi · 8%
Washington Road
11.7 mi · 8%
Athens Road
8.39 mi · 6%
Spout Springs Road
7.3 mi · 5%
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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rayle
01h 23m from Flowery Branch
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flowery Branch 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 Flowery Branch to Augusta?

The road trip is about 144 miles (231.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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 70.4 miles from Flowery Branch and 73.6 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.12 one way or $40.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flowery Branch 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 Flowery Branch and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 122.33 mi (196.87 km).

Flowery Branch

#1 Flowery Branch

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,778
Coordinates34.1851000, -83.9251800
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-83.925045, 34.185022)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.24 L · about $20.12
Round trip
$40.24
10.16 gal · 38.48 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.12 $40.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.50 $45.00
Premium $4.78 $24.27 $48.54
Diesel $5.62 $28.57 $57.14

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 Flowery Branch and Augusta. The current time is 23:41:34.

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.