How far is North Druid Hills, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from North Druid Hills, GA to Augusta, GA is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Druid Hills and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Druid Hills and Augusta.
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Start on the route
76 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Lavista Road Northeast
104 m · 9 sec · Lavista Road Northeast
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Turn right onto North Druid Hills Road
2253 ft · 54 sec · North Druid Hills Road
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Turn right onto Clairmont Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Clairmont Road
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Continue on Clairemont Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Clairemont Avenue
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Turn left onto Commerce Drive
150 m · 15 sec · Commerce Drive
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Turn right onto Church Street
1826 ft · 51 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto East Trinity Place
810 ft · 20 sec · East Trinity Place
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Continue on South Candler Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Candler Street
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Continue on Candler Road Northeast
638 ft · 15 sec · Candler Road Northeast
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Continue on Candler Road Southeast
2.9 mi · 6 min · Candler Road Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 East
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta
1571 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
147 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway
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Continue on Greene Street
542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Walton Way
69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Druid Hills and Augusta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Carl Sanders Highway
Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Druid Hills to Augusta?
The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from North Druid Hills and 75.4 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Druid Hills and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 136.61 mi (219.85 km).
#1 North Druid Hills
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 18,947 |
| Coordinates | 33.8167700, -84.3132600 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $20.87 | $41.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.64 | $59.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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