How far is Canton, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Canton, GA to Savannah, GA is about 288.7 miles (464.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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
288.68 mi
04h 29m
Flight
246.15 mi
396.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.15 mi
Kilometers
396.14 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.68 mi
Kilometers
464.58 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
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
Jeffersonville
GA

Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America

From Canton
144.1 mi
02h 14m
To Savannah
144.5 mi
02h 14m

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 Canton and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    84 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Marietta Street

    96 m · 16 sec · East Marietta Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Archer Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Archer Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto West Marietta Street

    2010 ft · 55 sec · West Marietta Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Marietta Road

    1084 ft · 33 sec · Marietta Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway

    2716 ft · 1 min · Hickory Flat Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 575 South, GA 5 South, GA 20 West, GA 140 West: Atlanta

    942 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 7 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  13. 13

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  22. 22

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 57%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 23%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 6%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 4%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
246.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 14m from Canton
Leave By
8:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Canton and Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.7 miles (464.6 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.1 miles from Canton and 144.5 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 8:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.36 one way or $80.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 246.15 mi (396.14 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA

Population32,347
Coordinates34.2367600, -84.4907600
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Church Street (-84.490863, 34.236767)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.56 L · about $40.36
Round trip
$80.73
20.38 gal · 77.12 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.36 $80.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $45.13 $90.26
Premium $4.78 $48.69 $97.38
Diesel $5.62 $57.31 $114.62

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 Canton and Savannah. The current time is 01:16:14.

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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.