How far is Acworth, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Acworth, GA to Savannah, GA is about 280.7 miles (451.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
280.72 mi
04h 10m
Flight
248.36 mi
399.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.36 mi
Kilometers
399.69 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.72 mi
Kilometers
451.78 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM EDT
Return by in Acworth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Acworth
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Acworth
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Acworth
140.1 mi
02h 05m
To Savannah
140.6 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Acworth and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Acworth and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cowan Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cowan Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cherokee Road

    586 ft · 11 sec · Cherokee Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    1978 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    31.4 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  15. 15

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Acworth and Savannah.

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 59%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 24%
I 75 South
31.8 mi · 11%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
Cowan Road
1.3 mi
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

164 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
248.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 05m from Acworth
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Acworth and Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Acworth to Savannah?

The road trip is about 280.7 miles (451.8 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Acworth and 140.6 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.25 one way or $78.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Acworth and Sunny near Savannah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Acworth and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 248.36 mi (399.69 km).

Acworth

#1 Acworth

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population22,726
Coordinates34.0663500, -84.6783700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-84.678314, 34.066435)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.91 gal
37.5 L · about $39.25
Round trip
$78.51
19.82 gal · 75 L
Estimated CO2
88.1 kg one way
Round trip: 176.1 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.25 $78.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.89 $87.78
Premium $4.78 $47.35 $94.70
Diesel $5.62 $55.73 $111.47

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 Acworth and Savannah. The current time is 04:14:32.

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.