How far is Lincolnton, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Lincolnton, GA to Augusta, GA is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
40.88 mi
00h 54m
Flight
36.53 mi
58.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.53 mi
Kilometers
58.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.88 mi
Kilometers
65.79 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincolnton
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincolnton
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
Woodland
GA

City in Talbot County, Georgia, United States of America

From Lincolnton
20 mi
00h 27m
To Augusta
20.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    48 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1240 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Elm Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    10.4 mi · 18 min · Augusta Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Road

    17.5 mi · 26 min · Washington Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Riverwatch Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pleasant Home Road

    100 m · 14 sec · Pleasant Home Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Washington Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincolnton 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Road
21.6 mi · 53%
Augusta Highway
10.4 mi · 25%
Riverwatch Parkway
3.47 mi · 8%
Calhoun Expressway
2.67 mi · 7%
Elm Avenue
1.05 mi · 3%
11th Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Washington Road

Continue on Washington Road

17.5 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodland
00h 27m from Lincolnton
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincolnton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Woodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Lincolnton and 20.9 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.70 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lincolnton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Woodland

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

93 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

113 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnton and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 36.53 mi (58.79 km).

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#1 Lincolnton

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population1,504
Coordinates33.7923500, -82.4790200
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-82.479017, 33.792375)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.46 L · about $5.70
Round trip
$11.41
2.88 gal · 10.92 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.70 $11.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.38 $12.76
Premium $4.78 $6.88 $13.76
Diesel $5.62 $8.10 $16.20

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincolnton and Augusta. The current time is 05:00:41.

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.