How far is Atlanta, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Savannah, GA is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
248.72 mi
03h 37m
Flight
222.72 mi
358.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.72 mi
Kilometers
358.44 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.72 mi
Kilometers
400.27 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 10:37 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-23T07:00
Arrive Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 10:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dudley
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Atlanta
124.1 mi
01h 48m
To Savannah
124.6 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°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 Atlanta and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

    132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest

    2258 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest

    3117 ft · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South

    977 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3223 ft · 50 sec · Downtown Connector

  7. 7

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  16. 16

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 66%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 27%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 mi
Downtown Connector
0.61 mi
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
0.61 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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
222.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dudley
01h 48m from Atlanta
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Atlanta and 124.6 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.78 one way or $69.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 222.72 mi (358.44 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.78 gal
33.22 L · about $34.78
Round trip
$69.56
17.56 gal · 66.44 L
Estimated CO2
78 kg one way
Round trip: 156.1 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.78 $69.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.89 $77.77
Premium $4.78 $41.95 $83.90
Diesel $5.62 $49.38 $98.76

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 Atlanta and Savannah. The current time is 07:00:20.

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.