How far is Claxton, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Claxton, GA to Savannah, GA is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Claxton and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claxton and Savannah.
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Start on North Duval Street
32 m · 9 sec · North Duval Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
22.7 mi · 32 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
812 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I-16 East: Savannah
1601 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
22.6 mi · 25 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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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 Claxton and Savannah.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
22.7 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Claxton and Partly Sunny near Savannah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Claxton to Savannah?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Claxton and 26.3 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Claxton and Partly Sunny near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Pembroke
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pembroke.
Savannah
Jesup
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Claxton and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 47.37 mi (76.23 km).
#1 Claxton
County seat in Evans County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 2,216 |
| Coordinates | 32.1615800, -81.9040000 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.40 | $20.81 |
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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