How far is Lumber City, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Lumber City, GA to Augusta, GA is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
133.36 mi
02h 32m
Flight
114.13 mi
183.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.13 mi
Kilometers
183.67 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.36 mi
Kilometers
214.62 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Lumber City
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lumber City
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lumber City
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
Swainsboro
GA

City in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

From Lumber City
63.9 mi
01h 16m
To Augusta
69.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
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 Lumber City and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lumber City and Augusta.

  1. 1

    Start on Victoria Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Victoria Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bells Ferry Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Bells Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Old River Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Old River Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    7 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1625 ft · 28 sec · West Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    937 ft · 24 sec · Pine Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McIntosh Street

    10 mi · 14 min · McIntosh Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.1 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    2066 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    2805 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    38.3 mi · 56 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lovers Lane

    48 m · 3 sec · Lovers Lane

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Lovers Lane

    1353 ft · 30 sec · Lovers Lane

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    23.7 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Tubman Home Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tubman Home Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Milledgeville Road

    3140 ft · 55 sec · Milledgeville Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way

  24. 24

    Continue on Walton Way

    86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McIntosh Street
24.1 mi · 18%
West Broad Street
11.3 mi · 9%
Bells Ferry Road
6.88 mi · 5%
South Main Street
4.6 mi · 3%
South Old River Road
2.26 mi · 2%
Victoria Street
2.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38.3 mi · 00h 56m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
114.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swainsboro
01h 16m from Lumber City
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lumber City and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lumber City to Augusta?

The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Swainsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Lumber City and 69.5 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.62 one way or $37.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lumber City and Sunny near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Swainsboro

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

118 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lumber City and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 114.13 mi (183.67 km).

Lumber City

#1 Lumber City

City in Telfair County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,257
Coordinates31.9293500, -82.6795800
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Victoria Street (-82.679563, 31.929326)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.81 L · about $18.62
Round trip
$37.23
9.4 gal · 35.62 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.62 $37.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.82 $41.63
Premium $4.78 $22.46 $44.91
Diesel $5.62 $26.43 $52.87

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 Lumber City and Augusta. The current time is 00:48:28.

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.