How far is Ocilla, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Ocilla, GA to Augusta, GA is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
178.88 mi
03h 29m
Flight
149.46 mi
240.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.46 mi
Kilometers
240.53 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.88 mi
Kilometers
287.88 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in Ocilla
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocilla
2026-04-22T19:15
Arrive Augusta
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocilla
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
Soperton
GA

City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America

From Ocilla
86.9 mi
01h 44m
To Augusta
92 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    61 m · 12 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Irwin Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Irwin Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Fitzgerald Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Fitzgerald Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Ocilla Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Ocilla Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Benjamin H. Hill Drive East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Benjamin H. Hill Drive East

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Jacksonville Highway

    17.8 mi · 27 min · Jacksonville Highway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1191 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · 3rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Snowhill Baptist Church Road

    8.4 mi · 15 min · Snowhill Baptist Church Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    14.1 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Swainsboro Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Swainsboro Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · West Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    38.3 mi · 56 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lovers Lane

    48 m · 3 sec · Lovers Lane

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Lovers Lane

    1353 ft · 30 sec · Lovers Lane

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    23.7 mi · 31 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Tubman Home Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tubman Home Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Milledgeville Road

    3140 ft · 55 sec · Milledgeville Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way

  28. 28

    Continue on 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 Ocilla 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
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jacksonville Highway
34.5 mi · 19%
Swainsboro Highway
14.9 mi · 8%
3rd Avenue
11.3 mi · 6%
Snowhill Baptist Church Road
8.36 mi · 5%
West Street
7.38 mi · 4%
Fitzgerald Highway
3.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38.3 mi · 00h 56m

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
149.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soperton
01h 44m from Ocilla
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ocilla 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 Ocilla to Augusta?

The road trip is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Ocilla and 92 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.99 one way or $49.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Soperton

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

109 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocilla and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 149.46 mi (240.53 km).

Ocilla

#1 Ocilla

City in Irwin County, Georgia, United States

Population3,722
Coordinates31.5944700, -83.2513000
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.251162, 31.594467)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.89 L · about $24.99
Round trip
$49.99
12.62 gal · 47.78 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.99 $49.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.95 $55.89
Premium $4.78 $30.15 $60.30
Diesel $5.62 $35.49 $70.97

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Ocilla and Augusta. The current time is 19:15:48.

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.