How far is Zebulon, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Zebulon, GA to Augusta, GA is about 167 miles (268.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.04 mi
02h 54m
Flight
139.11 mi
223.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.11 mi
Kilometers
223.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.04 mi
Kilometers
268.83 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 16, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in Zebulon
Thu, Apr 16, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zebulon
2026-04-16T02:02
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 16, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zebulon
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
Smyrna
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Zebulon
80.7 mi
01h 27m
To Augusta
86.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    28 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Barnesville Street

    99 m · 15 sec · Barnesville Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Griffin Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Zebulon Road

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Zebulon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Hill Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Hill Street

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Crescent Road

    2436 ft · 1 min · Crescent Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Kincaid Avenue

    2840 ft · 1 min · Kincaid Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East College Street

    26 m · 7 sec · East College Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1715 ft · 50 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1139 ft · 22 sec · Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

    10 mi · 13 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 3rd Street

    18 m · 2 sec · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West 3rd Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Warren Street

    1212 ft · 39 sec · South Warren Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Madison Street

    2083 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Madison Road

    843 ft · 16 sec · Madison Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Madison Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Madison Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 27 min

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right toward I-20 East: Augusta

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    1.3 km · 52 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 51%
Madison Street
22.2 mi · 13%
East 3rd Street
16.9 mi · 10%
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
12.2 mi · 7%
Zebulon Road
6.35 mi · 4%
West 3rd Street
5.86 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

84.9 mi · 01h 31m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
139.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
01h 27m from Zebulon
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Zebulon and Mostly Clear near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167 miles (268.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Zebulon and 86.3 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.33 one way or $46.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Zebulon and Mostly Clear near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

86 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

94 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zebulon and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 139.11 mi (223.88 km).

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#1 Zebulon

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

Population1,153
Coordinates33.1023500, -84.3427000
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-84.342695, 33.10235)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.31 L · about $23.33
Round trip
$46.66
11.78 gal · 44.62 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.33 $46.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.09 $52.17
Premium $4.78 $28.14 $56.28
Diesel $5.62 $33.13 $66.25

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Zebulon and Augusta. The current time is 02:02:48.

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.