How far is Richmond Hill, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, GA to Augusta, GA is about 140 miles (225.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.98 mi
02h 30m
Flight
112.87 mi
181.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.87 mi
Kilometers
181.64 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.98 mi
Kilometers
225.28 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 7:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-04-18T02:24
Arrive Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond Hill
9:30 PM EDT
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
Sylvania
GA

City in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America

From Richmond Hill
65.9 mi
01h 15m
To Augusta
74.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Augusta.

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Avenue

    838 ft · 22 sec · Ford Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Ford Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ford Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 95 North: Florence

    7 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North: Florence

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    9.4 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 21: Port Wentworth

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 21 North, GA 30 West

    120 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Augusta Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 48 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    91 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Millhaven Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Milhaven Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Millhaven Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15.5 mi · 22 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    120 m · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Old Savannah Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Savannah Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Gordon Highway

    133 m · 10 sec · Gordon Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Old Savannah Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto 12th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard

    605 ft · 20 sec · Laney Walker Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    2069 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Walton Way

    86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond Hill 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
47.5 mi · 34%
Main Street
19.5 mi · 14%
I 95 North
18.2 mi · 13%
Millhaven Road
7.48 mi · 5%
North Main Street
6.4 mi · 5%
Girard Millhaven Road
3.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Augusta Road

Continue straight

41.9 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylvania
01h 15m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill to Augusta?

The road trip is about 140 miles (225.3 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Sylvania is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Richmond Hill and 74.1 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond Hill and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Sylvania

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

74 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

79 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Savannah

88 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 112.87 mi (181.64 km).

Richmond Hill

#1 Richmond Hill

City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States

Population14,408
Coordinates31.9382700, -81.3034400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Ford Avenue (-81.303448, 31.938265)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.7 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.13
9.88 gal · 37.4 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.57 $39.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.88 $43.76
Premium $4.78 $23.60 $47.21
Diesel $5.62 $27.78 $55.57

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and Augusta. The current time is 02:24:29.

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.