How far is Winder, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Winder, GA to Augusta, GA is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
121.48 mi
02h 10m
Flight
106.57 mi
171.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.57 mi
Kilometers
171.5 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.48 mi
Kilometers
195.5 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in Winder
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winder
2026-04-23T01:03
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winder
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
Washington
GA

City in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States

From Winder
60.5 mi
01h 05m
To Augusta
61 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    1100 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East May Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East May Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Atlanta Highway Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Highway Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    59 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Hog Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Hog Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2574 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    11.8 mi · 14 min · University Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell

    2238 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road

    2034 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Lexington Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Athens Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lexington Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    26.6 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 22%
Lexington Road
23.2 mi · 19%
University Parkway
11.8 mi · 10%
Washington Road
11.7 mi · 10%
Athens Road
8.39 mi · 7%
Outer Loop 10
6.22 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
01h 05m from Winder
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winder and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Winder and 61 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.99 one way or $33.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winder and Sunny near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Clemson

106 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

108 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Gainesville

117 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winder and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 106.57 mi (171.5 km).

Winder

#1 Winder

City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America

Population18,273
Coordinates33.9926100, -83.7201700
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broad Street (-83.72028, 33.992729)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.23 L · about $16.99
Round trip
$33.99
8.58 gal · 32.46 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.99 $33.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.00 $38.00
Premium $4.78 $20.50 $41.00
Diesel $5.62 $24.13 $48.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winder and Augusta. The current time is 01:03:18.

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.