How far is Blackshear, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Blackshear, GA to Savannah, GA is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
97.38 mi
01h 52m
Flight
85.99 mi
138.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.99 mi
Kilometers
138.39 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.38 mi
Kilometers
156.72 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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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 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Blackshear
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackshear
2026-04-22T22:10
Arrive Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackshear
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
Walthourville
GA

City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States of America

From Blackshear
48.5 mi
00h 56m
To Savannah
48.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    8 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Waycross Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Waycross Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · South 1st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Savannah Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cypress Street

    1944 ft · 30 sec · Cypress Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US-84

    2 mi · 2 min · US-84

  10. 10

    Continue on US 84

    3257 ft · 43 sec · US 84

  11. 11

    Continue on US-84

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US-84

  12. 12

    Continue on Cypress Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cypress Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US-84

    18.6 mi · 31 min · US-84

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Leroy Coffer Highway

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Leroy Coffer Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    43 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Coastal Highway

    771 ft · 10 sec · Coastal Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Ocean Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Savannah

    1490 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    839 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    3145 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  27. 27

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackshear 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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-84
23.8 mi · 24%
West Main Street
13.4 mi · 14%
I 95 North
11.7 mi · 12%
Leroy Coffer Highway
8.75 mi · 9%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
8.26 mi · 8%
South 1st Street
7.24 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US-84

Continue on US-84

18.6 mi · 00h 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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
86 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walthourville
00h 56m from Blackshear
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Blackshear and Partly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Walthourville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Blackshear and 48.9 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Blackshear and Partly Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Walthourville

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

30 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Savannah

57 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackshear and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 85.99 mi (138.39 km).

Blackshear

#1 Blackshear

City in Pierce County, Georgia, USA

Population3,523
Coordinates31.3060500, -82.2420700
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-82.242082, 31.306047)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.01 L · about $13.63
Round trip
$27.25
6.88 gal · 26.02 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.63 $27.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.24 $30.47
Premium $4.78 $16.44 $32.87
Diesel $5.62 $19.35 $38.69

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 Blackshear and Savannah. The current time is 22:10:43.

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.