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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America
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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.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
58 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliff Street
49 m · 10 sec · North Cliff Street
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Turn right onto Alabama Street
1110 ft · 26 sec · Alabama Street
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Continue on Newnan Street
2198 ft · 48 sec · Newnan Street
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Continue on Bankhead Highway
4.7 mi · 8 min · Bankhead Highway
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Continue on Bankhead Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Bankhead Highway
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Continue on Duncan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Duncan Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Duncan Memorial Highway
36 m · 2 sec · Duncan Memorial Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Duncan Memorial Highway
2111 ft · 36 sec · Duncan Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Capps Ferry Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Capps Ferry Road
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Continue on South Fulton Parkway
12.7 mi · 17 min · South Fulton Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Fulton Parkway
5.7 mi · 8 min · South Fulton Parkway
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
2097 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
1 mi · 1 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 139: Riverdale Road
980 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 139 South
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverdale Road
142 m · 11 sec · Riverdale Road
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Turn left onto Forest Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Forest Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75
734 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Macon
1877 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
58.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
680 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bay Street
1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street
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Turn uturn
36 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollton and Savannah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Carrollton
County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 27,450 |
| Coordinates | 33.5801100, -85.0766100 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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