How far is Tybee Island, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Tybee Island, GA to Augusta, GA is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
154.18 mi
02h 56m
Flight
120.97 mi
194.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.97 mi
Kilometers
194.68 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.18 mi
Kilometers
248.13 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM EDT
Return by in Tybee Island
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tybee Island
2026-04-22T19:32
Arrive Augusta
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tybee Island
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
Newington
GA

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

From Tybee Island
69.4 mi
01h 28m
To Augusta
84.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 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 Tybee Island and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tybee Island and Augusta.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Court

    40 m · 8 sec · 10th Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Butler Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Butler Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Street

    3092 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 26

    7.6 mi · 12 min · State Route 26

  5. 5

    Continue on Islands Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Islands Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Islands Expressway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Islands Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on East President Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East President Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto General McIntosh Boulevard

    1828 ft · 39 sec · General McIntosh Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East Bay Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Bay Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 516 West, GA 21 North

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Augusta Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Augusta Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 48 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    91 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Millhaven Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Milhaven Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Millhaven Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15.5 mi · 22 min

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    120 m · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Old Savannah Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Savannah Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Gordon Highway

    133 m · 10 sec · Gordon Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Old Savannah Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto 12th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard

    605 ft · 20 sec · Laney Walker Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    2069 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Walton Way

    86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
54.5 mi · 35%
Main Street
19.5 mi · 13%
State Route 26
7.55 mi · 5%
Millhaven Road
7.48 mi · 5%
North Main Street
6.4 mi · 4%
Islands Expressway
5.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newington
01h 28m from Tybee Island
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tybee Island 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 Tybee Island to Augusta?

The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Newington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Tybee Island and 84.8 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newington

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

62 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Savannah

66 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Denmark

88 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Jesup

115 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tybee Island and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 120.97 mi (194.68 km).

Tybee Island

#1 Tybee Island

Island and city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,051
Coordinates32.0002200, -80.8456700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: 10th Court (-80.845727, 32.00008)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.59 L · about $21.55
Round trip
$43.10
10.88 gal · 41.18 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.55 $43.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.09 $48.19
Premium $4.78 $25.99 $51.98
Diesel $5.62 $30.59 $61.19

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Tybee Island and Augusta. The current time is 19:32:11.

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.