How far is Sylvester, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Sylvester, GA to Augusta, GA is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.51 mi
03h 41m
Flight
172.45 mi
277.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.45 mi
Kilometers
277.53 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.51 mi
Kilometers
361.31 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in Sylvester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sylvester
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sylvester
9:00 PM EDT
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
Gordon
GA

City in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States of America

From Sylvester
109.5 mi
01h 50m
To Augusta
115 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Sylvester and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Franklin Street

    138 m · 18 sec · East Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1947 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ashburn Highway

    549 ft · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    26.4 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto GA 300 North

    2206 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    160 m · 15 sec · North Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Emery Road

    1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Fenns Bridge Road

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    26.8 mi · 37 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Deans Bridge Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Milledgeville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way

  31. 31

    Continue on Walton Way

    86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sylvester 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
70.5 mi · 31%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 26%
South Main Street
29.2 mi · 13%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 12%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 7%
Irwinton Road
5.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
172.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
01h 50m from Sylvester
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sylvester 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 Sylvester to Augusta?

The road trip is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Sylvester and 115 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.37 one way or $62.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sylvester and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 172.45 mi (277.53 km).

Sylvester

#1 Sylvester

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

Population5,690
Coordinates31.5309200, -83.8369300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: US 82 (-83.836947, 31.530601)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.92 gal
29.99 L · about $31.37
Round trip
$62.74
15.84 gal · 59.98 L
Estimated CO2
70.4 kg one way
Round trip: 140.8 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.37 $62.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.08 $70.16
Premium $4.78 $37.84 $75.68
Diesel $5.62 $44.54 $89.08

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 Sylvester and Augusta. The current time is 21:04:38.

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.