How far is Folkston, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Folkston, GA to Augusta, GA is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat in Evans County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Folkston and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folkston and Augusta.
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Start on Magnolia Street
67 m · 11 sec · Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto Love Street
79 m · 17 sec · Love Street
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Turn left onto Okefenokee Drive
3179 ft · 1 min · Okefenokee Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Turn slight right onto US 301 North: Jesup
53.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Merge slight left onto North 1st Street
115 m · 7 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on Savannah Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Cypress Street
1944 ft · 30 sec · Cypress Street
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Continue on US-84
2 mi · 2 min · US-84
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Continue on US 84
3257 ft · 43 sec · US 84
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Continue on US-84
3.2 mi · 4 min · US-84
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Continue on Cypress Street
3135 ft · 1 min · Cypress Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
110 m · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto North McDonald Street
2662 ft · 1 min · North McDonald Street
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Continue on Cecil Nobles Highway
14.1 mi · 19 min · Cecil Nobles Highway
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
34.5 mi · 50 min
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Merge left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street
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Turn left
24 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tubman Home Road
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Turn right onto Milledgeville Road
3140 ft · 55 sec · Milledgeville Road
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Turn slight left onto 15th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
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Turn right onto Walton Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way
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Continue on Walton Way
86 m · 12 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 Folkston 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.
US 301 North
Turn slight right onto US 301 North: Jesup
53.8 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Folkston 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 Folkston to Augusta?
The road trip is about 206.6 miles (332.5 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?
Claxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Folkston and 104.5 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.88 one way or $57.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Folkston and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Claxton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Claxton.
Jesup
Savannah
Yemassee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Folkston and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 182.42 mi (293.58 km).
#1 Folkston
City in Charlton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,043 |
| Coordinates | 30.8309500, -82.0113100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $28.88 | $57.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.29 | $64.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.83 | $69.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
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
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