How far is Blue Ridge, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Blue Ridge, GA to Savannah, GA is about 341.2 miles (549.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
341.19 mi
05h 20m
Flight
267.24 mi
430.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.24 mi
Kilometers
430.08 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.19 mi
Kilometers
549.09 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sun, May 31, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Blue Ridge
Sun, May 31, 1:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Ridge
2026-05-31T02:52
Arrive Savannah
Sun, May 31, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 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
6:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Ridge
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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Blue Ridge
170.3 mi
02h 40m
To Savannah
170.9 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Ridge and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on East First Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East First Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Highway 76

    1210 ft · 28 sec · Old Highway 76

  3. 3

    Turn left onto APD Highway

    39.1 mi · 48 min · APD Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on A P D Highway

    10.1 mi · 11 min · A P D Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  19. 19

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 48%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 20%
APD Highway
39.1 mi · 11%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 6%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 3%
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
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.9 mi
267.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 40m from Blue Ridge
Leave By
6:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Ridge to Savannah?

The road trip is about 341.2 miles (549.1 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.3 miles from Blue Ridge and 170.9 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.9 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 6:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.69 one way or $95.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savannah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Ridge and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 267.24 mi (430.08 km).

Blue Ridge

#1 Blue Ridge

County seat in Fannin County, Georgia, USA

Population1,473
Coordinates34.8639700, -84.3240900
Altitude537
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East First Street (-84.324361, 34.864134)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 549 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.04 gal
45.57 L · about $47.69
Round trip
$95.38
24.08 gal · 91.14 L
Estimated CO2
107 kg one way
Round trip: 214 kg / 472 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $47.69 $95.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $53.33 $106.65
Premium $4.78 $57.53 $115.05
Diesel $5.62 $67.71 $135.43

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Ridge and Savannah. The current time is 02:52:55.

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.