How far is Carrollton, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Carrollton, GA to Savannah, GA is about 285.2 miles (459 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253 miles (407.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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
285.18 mi
04h 24m
Flight
252.95 mi
407.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.95 mi
Kilometers
407.08 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.18 mi
Kilometers
458.95 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Wed, May 13, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in Carrollton
Wed, May 13, 5:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrollton
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Savannah
Wed, May 13, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
8:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrollton
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 Carrollton
141.9 mi
02h 12m
To Savannah
143.3 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    58 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliff Street

    49 m · 10 sec · North Cliff Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Alabama Street

    1110 ft · 26 sec · Alabama Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Newnan Street

    2198 ft · 48 sec · Newnan Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bankhead Highway

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Bankhead Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bankhead Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Bankhead Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Duncan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Duncan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Duncan Memorial Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · Duncan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Duncan Memorial Highway

    2111 ft · 36 sec · Duncan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Capps Ferry Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Capps Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Fulton Parkway

    12.7 mi · 17 min · South Fulton Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fulton Parkway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · South Fulton Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon

    2097 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    1 mi · 1 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 139: Riverdale Road

    980 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 139 South

    50 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Riverdale Road

    142 m · 11 sec · Riverdale Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Forest Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Forest Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75

    734 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Macon

    1877 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  32. 32

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollton 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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 58%
I 75 South
59.3 mi · 21%
South Fulton Parkway
21.7 mi · 8%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
Bankhead Highway
10.7 mi · 4%
Duncan Memorial Highway
4.98 mi · 2%
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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
253 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 12m from Carrollton
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carrollton and Cloudy near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 285.2 miles (459 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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 141.9 miles from Carrollton and 143.3 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 253 miles (407.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.85 one way or $79.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carrollton and Cloudy near Savannah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 252.95 mi (407.08 km).

Carrollton

#1 Carrollton

County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population27,450
Coordinates33.5801100, -85.0766100
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabama Street (-85.076596, 33.580221)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.06 gal
38.09 L · about $39.85
Round trip
$79.70
20.12 gal · 76.18 L
Estimated CO2
89.4 kg one way
Round trip: 178.8 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.85 $79.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $44.56 $89.11
Premium $4.78 $48.07 $96.13
Diesel $5.62 $56.58 $113.15

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Carrollton and Savannah. The current time is 20:59:41.

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.