How far is Thunderbolt, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Thunderbolt, GA to Augusta, GA is about 140 miles (225.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thunderbolt and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thunderbolt and Augusta.
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Start on River Drive
67 m · 16 sec · River Drive
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Turn left onto East Victory Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Victory Drive
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Take the ramp right
2025 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry Truman Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Harry Truman Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
525 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East President Street
2854 ft · 1 min · East President Street
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Turn right onto General McIntosh Boulevard
1828 ft · 39 sec · General McIntosh Boulevard
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Continue on East Bay Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Bay Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 516 West, GA 21 North
1442 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Continue on Augusta Road
12.6 mi · 18 min · Augusta Road
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Continue straight
41.9 mi · 48 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
91 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road
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Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road
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Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road
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Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road
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Continue on Main Street
19.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
15.5 mi · 22 min
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Turn slight right
120 m · 17 sec
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Continue on Old Savannah Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Old Savannah Road
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Turn right onto Gordon Highway
133 m · 10 sec · Gordon Highway
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Turn left onto Old Savannah Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road
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Turn slight left onto 12th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard
605 ft · 20 sec · Laney Walker Boulevard
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Turn left onto 11th Street
2069 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Walton Way
86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thunderbolt and Augusta.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Augusta Road
Continue straight
41.9 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Thunderbolt and Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thunderbolt to Augusta?
The road trip is about 140 miles (225.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Sylvania is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Thunderbolt and 76.7 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Thunderbolt and Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Sylvania
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sylvania.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thunderbolt and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 112.93 mi (181.74 km).
#1 Thunderbolt
Town in Chatham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,601 |
| Coordinates | 32.0335400, -81.0498300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $19.57 | $39.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.60 | $47.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.78 | $55.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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