How far is Harlem, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Harlem, GA to Augusta, GA is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.69 mi
00h 31m
Flight
19.86 mi
31.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.86 mi
Kilometers
31.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.69 mi
Kilometers
38.13 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in Harlem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harlem
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive Augusta
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harlem
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Grovetown
GA

City in Columbia County, Georgia, United States

From Harlem
10.7 mi
00h 15m
To Augusta
12.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
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 Harlem and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Milledgeville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Milledgeville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Gordon Highway

    15.8 mi · 22 min · Gordon Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wrightsboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wrightsboro Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Richard Algernon Dent Boulevard

    1869 ft · 37 sec · Richard Algernon Dent Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on 13th Street

    3231 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    1417 ft · 33 sec · Walton Way

  8. 8

    Continue on Walton Way

    86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gordon Highway
15.8 mi · 67%
Wrightsboro Road
2.27 mi · 10%
Highland Avenue
1.48 mi · 6%
East Milledgeville Road
0.73 mi · 3%
13th Street
0.61 mi · 3%
Richard Algernon Dent Boulevard
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Gordon Highway

Continue on Gordon Highway

15.8 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grovetown
00h 15m from Harlem
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harlem 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 Harlem to Augusta?

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grovetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Harlem and 12.9 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harlem and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Grovetown

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

99 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 19.86 mi (31.96 km).

Harlem

#1 Harlem

Town in Columbia County, Georgia, United States

Population3,547
Coordinates33.4145800, -82.3126200
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: East Milledgeville Road (-82.312665, 33.41451)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.16 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.58
1.66 gal · 6.32 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.29 $6.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.68 $7.35
Premium $4.78 $3.97 $7.93
Diesel $5.62 $4.67 $9.34

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 Harlem and Augusta. The current time is 21:06:54.

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.