How far is Lovejoy, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Lovejoy, GA to Augusta, GA is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lovejoy and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lovejoy and Augusta.
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Start on Lovejoy Road
15 m · 5 sec · Lovejoy Road
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Turn left onto Talmadge Road
74 m · 9 sec · Talmadge Road
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Turn right onto Hastings Bridge Road
3091 ft · 1 min · Hastings Bridge Road
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Continue on Old Hwy 3
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Hwy 3
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Turn left onto McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
1878 ft · 29 sec · McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5 mi · 7 min · McDonough-Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
1.5 km · 1 min · McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road
686 ft · 15 sec · McDonough-Lovejoy Road
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Turn left onto Hampton Road
954 ft · 25 sec · Hampton Road
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Take the exit right toward I-75 South: Macon
1928 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 155: McDonough, Griffin
1701 ft · 48 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Racetrack Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Racetrack Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Racetrack Road
69 m · 8 sec · Racetrack Road
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Turn left
28 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Racetrack Road
3120 ft · 1 min · Racetrack Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Racetrack Road
56 m · 9 sec · Racetrack Road
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Turn right onto Highway 81 East
9.2 mi · 13 min · Highway 81 East
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Turn slight right onto Keys Road
87 m · 10 sec · Keys Road
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Turn slight right onto Highway 81 East
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 81 East
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Continue on Highway 81 South
6 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 81 South
46 m · 5 sec · Highway 81 South
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 81 South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 81 South
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Continue on South Broad Street
112 m · 9 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto Covington Bypass Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Covington Bypass Road
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
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Continue on John R. Williams Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · John R. Williams Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 20 East: Augusta
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta
1571 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
147 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway
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Continue on Greene Street
542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Walton Way
69 m · 4 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 Lovejoy 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Lovejoy and Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lovejoy to Augusta?
The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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 75.2 miles from Lovejoy and 74.9 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.99 one way or $41.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lovejoy and Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
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 Greensboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lovejoy and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 134.89 mi (217.08 km).
#1 Lovejoy
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 7,512 |
| Coordinates | 33.4362200, -84.3143700 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.99 | $41.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.47 | $46.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.32 | $50.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.81 | $59.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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