How far is Waynesboro, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Waynesboro, GA to Augusta, GA is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.82 mi
00h 36m
Flight
26.44 mi
42.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.44 mi
Kilometers
42.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.82 mi
Kilometers
47.99 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Tue, May 12, 9:35 PM EDT
Return by in Waynesboro
Tue, May 12, 10:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waynesboro
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Augusta
Tue, May 12, 9:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Waynesboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hephzibah
GA

City in Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America

From Waynesboro
14.7 mi
00h 18m
To Augusta
15 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    24 mi · 32 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tubman Home Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tubman Home Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Milledgeville Road

    3140 ft · 55 sec · Milledgeville Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way

  7. 7

    Continue on Walton Way

    86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waynesboro 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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
15th Street
1.94 mi · 7%
Liberty Street
1.13 mi · 4%
Tubman Home Road
0.91 mi · 3%
Walton Way
0.88 mi · 3%
Milledgeville Road
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

24 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hephzibah
00h 18m from Waynesboro
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Waynesboro and Mostly Cloudy near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hephzibah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Waynesboro and 15 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Waynesboro and Mostly Cloudy near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Hephzibah

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

89 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 26.44 mi (42.55 km).

Waynesboro

#1 Waynesboro

City in Burke County, Georgia, United States

Population5,388
Coordinates33.0898700, -82.0156700
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Liberty Street (-82.015706, 33.089853)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $4.16
Round trip
$8.32
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.16 $8.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.65 $9.30
Premium $4.78 $5.02 $10.03
Diesel $5.62 $5.91 $11.81

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Waynesboro and Augusta. The current time is 20:59:23.

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.