How far is Madison, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Madison, GA to Augusta, GA is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.55 mi
01h 30m
Flight
86.42 mi
139.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.42 mi
Kilometers
139.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.55 mi
Kilometers
150.56 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Norwood
GA

City in Warren County, Georgia, United States

From Madison
46.7 mi
00h 45m
To Augusta
46.9 mi
00h 45m

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 mph
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 Madison and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Eatonton Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Eatonton Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward Augusta

    2402 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
84.1 mi · 90%
Eatonton Road
2.78 mi · 3%
Calhoun Expressway
2.67 mi · 3%
Washington Road
2.37 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.82 mi · 1%
GA 28
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

84.1 mi · 01h 30m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
00h 45m from Madison
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Madison and 46.9 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 86.42 mi (139.08 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

Population4,258
Coordinates33.5956800, -83.4679400
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-83.467952, 33.595689)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.5 L · about $13.07
Round trip
$26.14
6.6 gal · 25 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.07 $26.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.62 $29.23
Premium $4.78 $15.77 $31.53
Diesel $5.62 $18.56 $37.12

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 Madison and Augusta. The current time is 03:53:34.

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.