How far is Mount Zion, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Mount Zion, GA to Augusta, GA is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
75.58 mi
01h 16m
Flight
60.04 mi
96.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.04 mi
Kilometers
96.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.58 mi
Kilometers
121.63 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Tue, Nov 10, 5:18 PM EST
Return by in Mount Zion
Tue, Nov 10, 6:35 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Zion
2026-11-10T16:02
Arrive Augusta
Tue, Nov 10, 5:18 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Zion
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
Camak
GA

Town in Warren County, Georgia, United States

From Mount Zion
40.8 mi
00h 38m
To Augusta
34.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 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 Mount Zion and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Zion and Augusta.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairmont Road

    18 m · 10 sec · Fairmont Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    709 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2176 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I-20 East: Augusta

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Zion 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
61.1 mi · 81%
Calhoun Expressway
2.67 mi · 4%
Washington Road
2.37 mi · 3%
GA 28
0.39 mi · 1%
11th Street
0.37 mi
I-20 East
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

61.1 mi · 01h 05m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camak
00h 38m from Mount Zion
Leave By
3:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Zion 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 Mount Zion to Augusta?

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Camak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Mount Zion and 34.8 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.26 one way or $18.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Zion and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 60.04 mi (96.63 km).

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#1 Mount Zion

Mount Zion is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.3612500, -83.0076500
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairmont Road (-83.007615, 33.361221)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.1 L · about $9.26
Round trip
$18.52
5.34 gal · 20.2 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.47 $9.26 $18.52
Mid-grade $3.94 $10.53 $21.06
Premium $4.39 $11.71 $23.42
Diesel $5.59 $14.93 $29.86

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Zion and Augusta. The current time is 16:02:08.

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.