How far is Waycross, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Waycross, GA to Augusta, GA is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Toombs County, Georgia, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waycross and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waycross and Augusta.
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Start on Church Street
29 m · 5 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue
149 m · 15 sec · Albany Avenue
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Turn left onto Plant Avenue
86 m · 12 sec · Plant Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
2342 ft · 42 sec · State Street
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Continue on Ossie Davis Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ossie Davis Parkway
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Continue on State Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Continue on Alma Highway
14 mi · 18 min · Alma Highway
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Continue on North Pierce Street
15.2 mi · 17 min · North Pierce Street
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Continue straight
20.8 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Hatch Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hatch Parkway
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on US 1/GA 4
2990 ft · 45 sec · US 1/GA 4
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Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Cedar Crossing Road
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto US 1/GA 4
1 km · 43 sec · US 1/GA 4
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Merge slight left
36.4 mi · 47 min
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Continue on South Main Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2805 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
38.3 mi · 56 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lovers Lane
48 m · 3 sec · Lovers Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Lovers Lane
1353 ft · 30 sec · Lovers Lane
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
23.7 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tubman Home Road
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Turn right onto Milledgeville Road
3140 ft · 55 sec · Milledgeville Road
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Turn slight left onto 15th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
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Turn right onto Walton Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way
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Continue on 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 Waycross 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.
Longest stretch
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38.3 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Waycross and Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waycross to Augusta?
The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Lyons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.3 miles from Waycross and 91.2 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.23 one way or $50.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waycross and Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Lyons
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 Lyons.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waycross and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 157.54 mi (253.54 km).
#1 Waycross
City in Ware County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 13,466 |
| Coordinates | 31.2136800, -82.3557000 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $25.23 | $50.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.21 | $56.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.44 | $60.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.82 | $71.65 |
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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