How far is Thomasville, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Thomasville, GA to Augusta, GA is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
146.73 mi
02h 18m
Flight
137.58 mi
221.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.58 mi
Kilometers
221.42 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.73 mi
Kilometers
236.14 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in Thomasville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomasville
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomasville
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
Greensboro
GA

City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States

From Thomasville
73.3 mi
01h 09m
To Augusta
73.4 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Moreland Avenue Southeast

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moreland Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 285 East, I 675 South: Augusta, Macon

    140 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    2689 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Augusta

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    45.5 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomasville 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 58%
Purple Heart Highway
45.5 mi · 31%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.86 mi · 4%
Calhoun Expressway
2.67 mi · 2%
Washington Road
2.37 mi · 2%
Moreland Avenue Southeast
2.18 mi · 1%
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 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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
137.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
01h 09m from Thomasville
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Thomasville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Thomasville and 73.4 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.52 one way or $41.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Thomasville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

99 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

112 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

115 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 137.58 mi (221.42 km).

Thomasville

#1 Thomasville

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Population18,493
Coordinates33.6973300, -84.3496500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Moreland Avenue Southeast (-84.349633, 33.697329)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
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
5.18 gal
19.6 L · about $20.52
Round trip
$41.04
10.36 gal · 39.2 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.52 $41.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.94 $45.88
Premium $4.78 $24.75 $49.50
Diesel $5.62 $29.13 $58.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomasville and Augusta. The current time is 03:22:21.

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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.