How far is Rydal, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Rydal, GA to Augusta, GA is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.23 mi
03h 14m
Flight
168.12 mi
270.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.12 mi
Kilometers
270.57 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.23 mi
Kilometers
325.46 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Mon, Nov 9, 9:27 PM EST
Return by in Rydal
Tue, Nov 10, 12:42 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rydal
2026-11-09T18:13
Arrive Augusta
Mon, Nov 9, 9:27 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:32 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rydal
9:00 PM EST
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
Rutledge
GA

American city in Morgan County, Georgia, USA

From Rydal
101 mi
01h 37m
To Augusta
101.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    1454 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 53 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta

    3268 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 42%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 23%
I 75 South
46.6 mi · 23%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.75 mi · 5%
Calhoun Expressway
2.67 mi · 1%
Washington Road
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
168.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
01h 37m from Rydal
Leave By
10:32 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rydal and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rydal to Augusta?

The road trip is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Rydal and 101.2 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.86 one way or $49.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rydal and Sunny near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

75 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rydal and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 168.12 mi (270.57 km).

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#1 Rydal

Rydal is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.3353700, -84.7154900
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: US 411 (-84.715393, 34.335377)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.14 gal
27.01 L · about $24.86
Round trip
$49.72
14.28 gal · 54.02 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 126.9 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.48 $24.86 $49.72
Mid-grade $3.98 $28.40 $56.81
Premium $4.42 $31.52 $63.05
Diesel $5.61 $40.08 $80.17

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Rydal and Augusta. The current time is 18:13:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.