How far is Byron, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Byron, GA to Savannah, GA is about 183 miles (294.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.01 mi
02h 46m
Flight
160.13 mi
257.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.13 mi
Kilometers
257.71 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.01 mi
Kilometers
294.52 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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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 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Wed, Apr 29, 8:24 PM EDT
Return by in Byron
Wed, Apr 29, 11:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byron
2026-04-29T17:37
Arrive Savannah
Wed, Apr 29, 8:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Byron
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
Soperton
GA

City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America

From Byron
91.3 mi
01h 23m
To Savannah
91.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1260 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2929 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1782 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 75:north: Macon

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I-16 East: Savannah

    3128 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    164.1 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  13. 13

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Byron 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-16 East
165 mi · 90%
Fall Line Freeway
8.01 mi · 4%
I 75
6.84 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 mi
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
0.61 mi
Main Street
0.58 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 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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soperton
01h 23m from Byron
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Byron and Mostly Cloudy near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183 miles (294.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Byron and 91.7 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.59 one way or $51.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Byron and Mostly Cloudy near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Soperton

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

109 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byron and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 160.13 mi (257.71 km).

Byron

#1 Byron

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

Population5,274
Coordinates32.6537600, -83.7596300
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.759615, 32.653779)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.45 L · about $25.59
Round trip
$51.18
12.92 gal · 48.9 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.59 $51.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.61 $57.22
Premium $4.78 $30.87 $61.73
Diesel $5.62 $36.33 $72.66

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Byron and Savannah. The current time is 17:37:46.

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.