How long is the commute from Augusta, GA?
Workers who live in Augusta, GA take an average of 21.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
10.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.1 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 10.0%
How people in Augusta get to work
| Means of transportation | Augusta | Richmond County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±1.3 points) | 76.5% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±0.9 points) | 7.1% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±0.4 points) | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±0.6 points) | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±1.1 points) | 9.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Augusta, the average commute is not measurably different from Richmond County (21.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Augusta, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Richmond County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Richmond County, Augusta ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 482 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Augusta
| Vehicles available | Augusta | Richmond County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% (±0.9 points) | 9.9% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.5% (±1.7 points) | 41.2% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.3% (±1.6 points) | 30.2% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.2% (±1.3 points) | 18.7% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Augusta, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Richmond County (9.9%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (5.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Augusta
| Augusta | Richmond County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±1.1 points) | 9.1% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.7% (±0.9 points) | 87.6% (±0.9 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Augusta, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Richmond County (87.6%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Augusta
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | — | 21.1 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Hephzibah | 5.2 mi | 38.3 minutes (±14.3) | Higher |
| Blythe | 8.9 mi | 42.7 minutes (±11.4) | Higher |
| Grovetown | 9.7 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Martinez | 11 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Beech Island | 11 mi | 29.0 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Keysville | 13 mi | 29.9 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
| North Augusta | 13 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Clearwater | 13 mi | 25.8 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hephzibah, GA (38.3 minutes), Blythe, GA (42.7 minutes), Grovetown, GA (26.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Richmond County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blythe | 42.7 minutes (±11.4) |
| 2 | Hephzibah | 38.3 minutes (±14.3) |
| 3 | Augusta | 21.1 minutes (±0.6) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Augusta
How long is the average commute in Augusta?
Workers who live in Augusta, GA take an average of 21.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Augusta without a car?
10.0% of households in Augusta have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Augusta?
9.1% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Augusta worked from home, and 87.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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