How far is Sardis, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Sardis, GA to Augusta, GA is about 195 miles (313.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161 miles (259.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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
194.98 mi
03h 29m
Flight
161.02 mi
259.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.02 mi
Kilometers
259.13 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.98 mi
Kilometers
313.79 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sat, Nov 7, 4:16 AM EST
Return by in Sardis
Sat, Nov 7, 7:45 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sardis
2026-11-07T00:46
Arrive Augusta
Sat, Nov 7, 4:16 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sardis
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
Morrow
GA

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

From Sardis
97.3 mi
01h 44m
To Augusta
97.7 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Grove Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Chestnut Grove Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    728 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 1st Street

    4 mi · 6 min · 1st Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Hill Street

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Pleasant Hill Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Green Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Green Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Gordon Street

    1387 ft · 43 sec · West Gordon Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Bethel Street

    93 m · 8 sec · South Bethel Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Barnesville Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Barnesville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Barnesville Highway

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Barnesville Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Indian Springs Drive

    86 m · 10 sec · Indian Springs Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Johnston Street

    1031 ft · 37 sec · West Johnston Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Lee Street

    1794 ft · 51 sec · North Lee Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Cabiness Road

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Cabiness Road

  20. 20

    Continue on GA 83

    5.4 mi · 7 min · GA 83

  21. 21

    Continue on Forsyth Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forsyth Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    51 m · 6 sec · West Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Warren Street

    1212 ft · 39 sec · South Warren Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Madison Street

    2083 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Madison Road

    843 ft · 16 sec · Madison Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Madison Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Madison Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 27 min

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right toward I-20 East: Augusta

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    1.3 km · 52 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 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 Sardis 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
38 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 44%
Madison Street
22.2 mi · 11%
Cabiness Road
18.9 mi · 10%
Barnesville Highway
14.1 mi · 7%
Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
13.3 mi · 7%
Pleasant Hill Street
12.1 mi · 6%
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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
161 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrow
01h 44m from Sardis
Leave By
10:02 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sardis and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195 miles (313.8 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Morrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.3 miles from Sardis and 97.7 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 161 miles (259.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 10:02 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.37 one way or $48.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morrow

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

76 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

88 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sardis and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 161.02 mi (259.13 km).

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#1 Sardis

Sardis is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7965200, -84.6388100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Grove Road (-84.638682, 32.796368)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.04 L · about $24.37
Round trip
$48.74
13.76 gal · 52.08 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $24.37 $48.74
Mid-grade $4.04 $27.78 $55.56
Premium $4.48 $30.81 $61.62
Diesel $5.66 $38.94 $77.88

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Sardis and Augusta. The current time is 00:46:52.

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.