How far is Montgomery, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Montgomery, GA to Augusta, GA is about 142.9 miles (230 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.92 mi
02h 43m
Flight
116.79 mi
187.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.79 mi
Kilometers
187.96 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.92 mi
Kilometers
230.01 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Tue, Nov 10, 6:46 AM EST
Return by in Montgomery
Tue, Nov 10, 9:29 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-11-10T04:03
Arrive Augusta
Tue, Nov 10, 6:46 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
9:30 PM EST
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
Sylvania
GA

City in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America

From Montgomery
66.2 mi
01h 21m
To Augusta
76.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whitefield Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Whitefield Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitefield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Whitefield Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Waters Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Waters Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Waters Drive

    1241 ft · 21 sec · Waters Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Waters Avenue

    1054 ft · 25 sec · Waters Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Derenne Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on William F. Lynes Parkway

    7 mi · 10 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Augusta Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    91 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Millhaven Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Milhaven Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Millhaven Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15.5 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    120 m · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Savannah Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Savannah Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Gordon Highway

    133 m · 10 sec · Gordon Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Old Savannah Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto 12th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard

    605 ft · 20 sec · Laney Walker Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    2069 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Walton Way

    86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
54.5 mi · 38%
Main Street
19.5 mi · 14%
Millhaven Road
7.48 mi · 5%
William F. Lynes Parkway
6.96 mi · 5%
North Main Street
6.4 mi · 4%
Whitefield Avenue
3.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Augusta Road

Continue straight

41.9 mi · 00h 48m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylvania
01h 21m from Montgomery
Leave By
1:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Montgomery 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 Montgomery to Augusta?

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (230 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Sylvania is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Montgomery and 76.7 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.55 one way or $35.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sylvania

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

74 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

79 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Savannah

88 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 116.79 mi (187.96 km).

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#1 Montgomery

Montgomery is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9404900, -81.1220500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitefield Avenue (-81.122048, 31.940464)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.09 L · about $17.55
Round trip
$35.10
10.08 gal · 38.18 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.48 $17.55 $35.10
Mid-grade $3.98 $20.05 $40.10
Premium $4.42 $22.25 $44.50
Diesel $5.61 $28.29 $56.59

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Augusta. The current time is 04:03:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.