How far is Pelham, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Pelham, GA to Augusta, GA is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
260.93 mi
04h 22m
Flight
205.87 mi
331.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.87 mi
Kilometers
331.32 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.93 mi
Kilometers
419.92 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Pelham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham
2026-04-22T21:17
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pelham
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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Pelham
129.8 mi
02h 11m
To Augusta
131.2 mi
02h 11m

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
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 Pelham and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hand Avenue West

    96 m · 12 sec · Hand Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Railroad Street Northeast

    114 m · 7 sec · East Railroad Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on East Railroad Street Northeast

    49 m · 3 sec · East Railroad Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Curry Street Northeast

    1280 ft · 26 sec · Curry Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Curry Street Northeast

    2549 ft · 53 sec · Curry Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    541 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    1210 ft · 29 sec · Sylvester Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  20. 20

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

    160 m · 15 sec · North Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Emery Road

    1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  30. 30

    Continue on Fenns Bridge Road

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    26.8 mi · 37 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Deans Bridge Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Milledgeville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  35. 35

    Turn slight left onto 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way

  37. 37

    Continue on Walton Way

    86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham and Augusta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
70.5 mi · 27%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 22%
Cordele Road
35.7 mi · 14%
South Main Street
29.2 mi · 11%
Curry Street Northeast
25 mi · 10%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
205.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 11m from Pelham
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pelham 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 Pelham to Augusta?

The road trip is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.8 miles from Pelham and 131.2 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.48 one way or $72.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 205.87 mi (331.32 km).

Pelham

#1 Pelham

Human settlement in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,408
Coordinates31.1280200, -84.1530400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.152949, 31.12803)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.21 gal
34.85 L · about $36.48
Round trip
$72.96
18.42 gal · 69.7 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.7 kg / 361 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.48 $72.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.79 $81.58
Premium $4.78 $44.01 $88.01
Diesel $5.62 $51.80 $103.59

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pelham and Augusta. The current time is 21:17:24.

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.