How far is Lilburn, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Lilburn, GA to Augusta, GA is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
146.31 mi
02h 26m
Flight
127.97 mi
205.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.97 mi
Kilometers
205.95 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.31 mi
Kilometers
235.47 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Lilburn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lilburn
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lilburn
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
Greensboro
GA

City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States

From Lilburn
75 mi
01h 13m
To Augusta
71.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street Northwest

    89 m · 14 sec · Church Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine Street Northwest

    33 m · 9 sec · Pine Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lawrenceville Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Lawrenceville Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    156 m · 9 sec · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on SR 8 CONN

    2.6 mi · 4 min · SR 8 CONN

  6. 6

    Continue on Mountain Industrial Boulevard

    865 ft · 23 sec · Mountain Industrial Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on SR 8 CONN

    3223 ft · 1 min · SR 8 CONN

  8. 8

    Continue on North Hairston Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Hairston Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Hairston Road

    4 mi · 6 min · South Hairston Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Panola Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Panola Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 East

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    42.6 mi · 46 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lilburn 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 58%
Purple Heart Highway
42.6 mi · 29%
South Hairston Road
3.98 mi · 3%
SR 8 CONN
3.22 mi · 2%
Lawrenceville Highway
3.19 mi · 2%
North Hairston Road
2.71 mi · 2%
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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
128 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
01h 13m from Lilburn
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lilburn and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Lilburn and 71.3 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

99 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

112 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

115 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lilburn and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 127.97 mi (205.95 km).

Lilburn

#1 Lilburn

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population13,055
Coordinates33.8901000, -84.1429700
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street Northwest (-84.142948, 33.890087)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.54 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.88
10.32 gal · 39.08 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.44 $40.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.85 $45.71
Premium $4.78 $24.65 $49.31
Diesel $5.62 $29.02 $58.04

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 Lilburn and Augusta. The current time is 01:12:35.

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.