How far is Athens, GA from Augusta, GA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Athens and Augusta is 87.46 miles (140.75 km).

Flight distance from Athens, GA to Augusta, GA is 87.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Athens to Augusta with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Athens, Georgia to Augusta, Georgia is: 98.8 miles (159 km) by car.

Driving from Athens to Augusta will take approximately 01 hours 54 minutes.

#1 Athens

Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States

Population	116714
GPS Coordinates	33°57'39"N 83°22'41"W
Latitude	33.9609500
Longitude	-83.3779400
Altitude	228
Country	United States

The third most populous city in Georgia. It is located on the Savannah River in eastern Georgia. Augusta is known for its many golf courses, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Augusta National Golf Club and the Augusta Museum of History.

Population	197166
GPS Coordinates	33°28'15"N 81°58'29"W
Latitude	33.4709700
Longitude	-81.9748400
Altitude	43
Country	United States

Starting point in Athens: North Lumpkin Street (-83.377973,33.960942)
Ending point in Augusta: Walton Way (-81.975097,33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time Between Athens and Augusta

The distance between Athens and Augusta is 159 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 45 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Athens and Augusta. The current time is 21:50:51.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	03 hours 17 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.2 liters (3.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Athens and Augusta.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Athens to Augusta is $10.44 (diesel $14.22).

Georgia gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3	$3.43	$3.82	$4.08
Total	$10.44	$11.97	$13.32	$14.22

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Georgia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $2.995 (Diesel $4.079) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Athens and Augusta (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.