How far is McBean, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from McBean, GA to Augusta, GA is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.31 mi
00h 31m
Flight
15.78 mi
25.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.78 mi
Kilometers
25.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.31 mi
Kilometers
29.46 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM EDT
Return by in McBean
Sat, Apr 18, 7:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McBean
2026-04-18T05:59
Arrive Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McBean
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hephzibah
GA

City in Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America

From McBean
8.9 mi
00h 15m
To Augusta
9.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Mike Padgett Highway

    764 ft · 40 sec · Old Mike Padgett Highway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mike Padgett Highway

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Mike Padgett Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Savannah Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    120 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Savannah Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Savannah Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gordon Highway

    133 m · 10 sec · Gordon Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old Savannah Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto 12th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard

    605 ft · 20 sec · Laney Walker Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    2069 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Walton Way

    86 m · 12 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 McBean 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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mike Padgett Highway
12.1 mi · 66%
Old Savannah Road
3.99 mi · 22%
12th Street
0.83 mi · 5%
11th Street
0.39 mi · 2%
Old Mike Padgett Highway
0.14 mi · 1%
Laney Walker Boulevard
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mike Padgett Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Mike Padgett Highway

12.1 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hephzibah
00h 15m from McBean
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McBean and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hephzibah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from McBean and 9.4 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McBean and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Hephzibah

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

89 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McBean and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 15.78 mi (25.4 km).

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#1 McBean

McBean is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.2434800, -81.9506700
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Mike Padgett Highway (-81.950737, 33.243315)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.88 $5.76
Premium $4.78 $3.11 $6.21
Diesel $5.62 $3.66 $7.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between McBean and Augusta. The current time is 05:59:09.

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.