How far is Midway, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Midway, GA to Augusta, GA is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
258.17 mi
04h 05m
Flight
214.1 mi
344.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.1 mi
Kilometers
344.56 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.17 mi
Kilometers
415.49 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Midway
Sat, Apr 18, 12:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-18T04:17
Arrive Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lithonia
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Midway
128.9 mi
02h 02m
To Augusta
129.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Midway and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lafayette Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · Lafayette Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Battlefield Parkway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Battlefield Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    102.6 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta

    3268 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
103 mi · 40%
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 33%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 18%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.75 mi · 4%
Battlefield Parkway
6.32 mi · 2%
Calhoun Expressway
2.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
214.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lithonia
02h 02m from Midway
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Midway 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 Midway to Augusta?

The road trip is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Midway and 129.2 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.08 one way or $72.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lithonia

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

28 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

69 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 214.1 mi (344.56 km).

Midway

#1 Midway

City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States

Population2,015
Coordinates34.9631300, -85.2594000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: US 27 (-85.259366, 34.963152)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.11 gal
34.49 L · about $36.08
Round trip
$72.17
18.22 gal · 68.98 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 161.9 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.08 $72.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.35 $80.70
Premium $4.78 $43.53 $87.06
Diesel $5.62 $51.23 $102.47

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 Midway and Augusta. The current time is 04:17:04.

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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.