How far is Sylvania, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Sylvania, GA to Augusta, GA is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
63.07 mi
01h 14m
Flight
53.49 mi
86.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.49 mi
Kilometers
86.08 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.07 mi
Kilometers
101.5 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Return by in Sylvania
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sylvania
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sylvania
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
Girard
GA

City in Burke County, Georgia, United States

From Sylvania
30.9 mi
00h 37m
To Augusta
32.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ogeechee Street

    56 m · 11 sec · West Ogeechee Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    76 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    38 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    91 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Millhaven Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Milhaven Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Millhaven Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15.5 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    120 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Savannah Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Savannah Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gordon Highway

    133 m · 10 sec · Gordon Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Savannah Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto 12th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard

    605 ft · 20 sec · Laney Walker Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    2069 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Walton Way

    86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
19.5 mi · 31%
Millhaven Road
7.48 mi · 12%
North Main Street
6.42 mi · 10%
Girard Millhaven Road
3.41 mi · 5%
Old Savannah Road
2.07 mi · 3%
Milhaven Road
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

19.5 mi · 00h 27m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Girard
00h 37m from Sylvania
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sylvania and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Girard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Sylvania and 32.2 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Girard

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

62 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

90 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Savannah

119 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sylvania and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 53.49 mi (86.08 km).

Sylvania

#1 Sylvania

City in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,450
Coordinates32.7504400, -81.6367800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ogeechee Street (-81.636772, 32.75043)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.42 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.59
4.44 gal · 16.84 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.79 $17.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.83 $19.66
Premium $4.78 $10.61 $21.21
Diesel $5.62 $12.49 $24.97

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 Sylvania and Augusta. The current time is 01:14:06.

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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.