How far is Washington, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Washington, GA to Augusta, GA is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 59m.
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 and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Augusta.
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Start on East Robert Toombs Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Robert Toombs Avenue
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Turn right
20.8 mi · 25 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta
1571 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
147 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway
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Continue on Greene Street
542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Walton Way
69 m · 4 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 Washington and Augusta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Carl Sanders Highway
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Washington 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 Washington to Augusta?
The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Thomson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Washington and 27.7 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 47.67 mi (76.72 km).
#1 Washington
City in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,907 |
| Coordinates | 33.7367900, -82.7393100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
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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