How far is Suwanee, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Suwanee, GA to Augusta, GA is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
145.86 mi
02h 47m
Flight
126.93 mi
204.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.93 mi
Kilometers
204.27 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.86 mi
Kilometers
234.74 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in Suwanee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suwanee
2026-04-22T21:00
Arrive Augusta
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suwanee
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
Rayle
GA

Human settlement in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America

From Suwanee
73.2 mi
01h 23m
To Augusta
72.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buford Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Buford Highway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buford Highway

    34 m · 2 sec · Buford Highway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Buford Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Buford Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McGinnis Ferry Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · McGinnis Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lawrenceville Suwanee Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Duluth Highway

    2254 ft · 50 sec · Duluth Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder

    1287 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    34.2 mi · 42 min · University Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell

    2238 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road

    2034 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Lexington Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Athens Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lexington Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    26.6 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suwanee 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
34.2 mi · 23%
Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 18%
Lexington Road
23.2 mi · 16%
Washington Road
11.7 mi · 8%
Athens Road
8.39 mi · 6%
Outer Loop 10
6.22 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

Merge slight left onto University Parkway

34.2 mi · 00h 42m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rayle
01h 23m from Suwanee
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Suwanee 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 Suwanee to Augusta?

The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Rayle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Suwanee and 72.7 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rayle

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

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

RAIL

Toccoa

96 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

100 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suwanee and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 126.93 mi (204.27 km).

Suwanee

#1 Suwanee

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

Population21,803
Coordinates34.0514900, -84.0713000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Buford Highway (-84.070979, 34.051265)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.48 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
10.3 gal · 38.96 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.81 $45.62
Premium $4.78 $24.61 $49.21
Diesel $5.62 $28.96 $57.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Suwanee and Augusta. The current time is 21:00:25.

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.