How far is Chester, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Chester, GA to Savannah, GA is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.45 mi
02h 04m
Flight
121.88 mi
196.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.88 mi
Kilometers
196.15 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.45 mi
Kilometers
213.16 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sat, May 30, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Chester
Sat, May 30, 9:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chester
2026-05-30T05:22
Arrive Savannah
Sat, May 30, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chester
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
Metter
GA

City in Candler County, Georgia, USA

From Chester
66.1 mi
01h 02m
To Savannah
66.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1573 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carolina Street

    906 ft · 22 sec · Carolina Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Chester-Dublin Highway

    1046 ft · 22 sec · Chester-Dublin Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Chester - Dublin Highway

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Chester - Dublin Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1724 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward Savannah

    1872 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    116.2 mi · 2 hr 6 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  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 Chester 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
117 mi · 88%
Chester - Dublin Highway
13.6 mi · 10%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.3 mi
West Bay Street
0.21 mi
Chester-Dublin Highway
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

116 mi · 02h 06m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metter
01h 02m from Chester
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Metter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Chester and 66.4 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.50 one way or $37.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metter

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

90 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Savannah

93 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Yemassee

118 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 121.88 mi (196.15 km).

Chester

#1 Chester

City in Dodge County, Georgia, United States

Population1,560
Coordinates32.3937800, -83.1529300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.152957, 32.393758)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.69 L · about $18.50
Round trip
$37.00
9.34 gal · 35.38 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.50 $37.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.68 $41.37
Premium $4.78 $22.31 $44.63
Diesel $5.62 $26.26 $52.53

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Chester and Savannah. The current time is 05:22:12.

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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.