How far is Buena Vista, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Buena Vista, GA to Savannah, GA is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
223.84 mi
03h 43m
Flight
200.45 mi
322.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.45 mi
Kilometers
322.59 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.84 mi
Kilometers
360.23 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sun, May 31, 3:28 PM EDT
Return by in Buena Vista
Sun, May 31, 7:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buena Vista
2026-05-31T11:45
Arrive Savannah
Sun, May 31, 3:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buena Vista
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
East Dublin
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Buena Vista
110.5 mi
01h 51m
To Savannah
113.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
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 Buena Vista and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buena Vista and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    22 m · 8 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McDuffie Street

    148 m · 25 sec · McDuffie Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1294 ft · 37 sec · 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Oliver Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Doctor Deryl Hart Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Doctor Deryl Hart Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Buena Vista Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Buena Vista Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Orange Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Orange Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vineville Street

    2955 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway

    781 ft · 25 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Miami Valley Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Miami Valley Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1365 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 21 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    3028 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    137 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  29. 29

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buena Vista 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
138 mi · 61%
Buena Vista Highway
36.5 mi · 16%
Miami Valley Road
31 mi · 14%
Doctor Deryl Hart Road
5.55 mi · 2%
East Church Street
1.16 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

137 mi · 02h 28m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
200.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dublin
01h 51m from Buena Vista
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista to Savannah?

The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Buena Vista and 113.3 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.29 one way or $62.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buena Vista and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savannah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buena Vista and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 200.45 mi (322.59 km).

Buena Vista

#1 Buena Vista

City in Georgia, United States

Population2,065
Coordinates32.3190400, -84.5171400
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue (-84.517141, 32.319063)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.9 L · about $31.29
Round trip
$62.58
15.8 gal · 59.8 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.29 $62.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.99 $69.98
Premium $4.78 $37.75 $75.49
Diesel $5.62 $44.43 $88.86

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 Buena Vista and Savannah. The current time is 11:45:09.

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.