How far is Porterdale, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Porterdale, GA to Augusta, GA is about 117.4 miles (189 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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 01h 51m.
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 and county seat of Taliaferro County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Porterdale and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porterdale and Augusta.
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Start on North Broad Street
2871 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Washington Street Southwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Turner Lake Road Southwest
2100 ft · 42 sec · Turner Lake Road Southwest
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Continue on Turner Lake Road Northwest
1399 ft · 27 sec · Turner Lake Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Turner Lake Road Northwest
49 m · 7 sec · Turner Lake Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Turner Lake Road Northwest
2264 ft · 57 sec · Turner Lake Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Access Road Northwest
94 m · 15 sec · Access Road Northwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East: Augusta
1228 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
23.7 mi · 25 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 Porterdale 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Porterdale 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 Porterdale to Augusta?
The road trip is about 117.4 miles (189 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Crawfordville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Porterdale and 58.8 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Porterdale and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Crawfordville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Porterdale and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 110.77 mi (178.26 km).
#1 Porterdale
City in Newton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,475 |
| Coordinates | 33.5751100, -83.8938000 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.78 | $39.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
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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