How far is Sandersville, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Sandersville, GA to Augusta, GA is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.29 mi
01h 12m
Flight
58.94 mi
94.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.94 mi
Kilometers
94.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.29 mi
Kilometers
105.07 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 5:56 AM EDT
Return by in Sandersville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandersville
2026-04-18T04:44
Arrive Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 5:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandersville
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
Wrens
GA

City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America

From Sandersville
32.1 mi
00h 36m
To Augusta
33.2 mi
00h 36m

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
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Sandersville and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Church Street

    32 m · 3 sec · East Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Harris Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Harris Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Sparta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sparta Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fall Line Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Fenns Bridge Road

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    26.8 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Deans Bridge Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Milledgeville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way

  17. 17

    Continue on Walton Way

    86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandersville 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
29.2 mi · 45%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 25%
Fall Line Freeway
12.3 mi · 19%
15th Street
1.94 mi · 3%
Sparta Road
0.92 mi · 1%
Walton Way
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue straight

26.8 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrens
00h 36m from Sandersville
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandersville 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 Sandersville to Augusta?

The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Wrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Sandersville and 33.2 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wrens

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

117 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandersville and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 58.94 mi (94.86 km).

Sandersville

#1 Sandersville

City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America

Population5,275
Coordinates32.9815400, -82.8101400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: East Church Street (-82.810144, 32.981509)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.72 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
4.6 gal · 17.44 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.11 $18.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.19 $20.37
Premium $4.78 $10.99 $21.98
Diesel $5.62 $12.94 $25.87

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 Sandersville and Augusta. The current time is 04:44:53.

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.