How far is Clermont, GA from Savannah, GA?
Fastest route
The route from Clermont, Georgia 30527 to Savannah, Georgia is approximately 271 miles and takes about 4 hours and 42 minutes via US-78 E and I-16 E.
Directions
- Start on Main St and head south toward King St.
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto King St.
- Continue onto GA-283 N/Holly Springs Rd.
- Take GA-51 E and GA-98 S to US-441 S in Banks County.
- Turn right onto Athens St and continue on GA-98 S.
- Take GA-22 W and Centerville Rd to US-78 E in Wilkes County.
- Follow US-78 E, GA-17 Alt/Thomson Bypass, and US-1 S/US-221 S to GA-57 E in Emanuel County.
- Take I-16 E to Montgomery St in Savannah and take exit 167B from I-16 E.
- Keep left to stay on I-16 E and merge onto Montgomery St.
- Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to W Bay St.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🛣️ Plan for a 4-hour and 42-minute journey, considering traffic and weather conditions.
- ⛽ Make sure to fuel up your vehicle before starting the trip.
- 🚗 Take breaks during the long drive to stretch your legs and stay refreshed.
- 🗺️ Use a GPS or navigation app for real-time directions and traffic updates.
- 🍽️ Pack some snacks or plan for food stops along the way.
- 📞 Keep emergency contact numbers handy in case of any roadside assistance needs.
- 📅 Check for any road closures or construction updates before your trip.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Columbia County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clermont and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clermont and Savannah.
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Start on Main Street
2637 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Cleveland Highway
11.7 mi · 17 min · Cleveland Highway
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Continue on Park Hill Drive
3064 ft · 1 min · Park Hill Drive
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Turn left onto South Enota Drive Northeast
1.4 km · 2 min · South Enota Drive Northeast
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Continue on Downey Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Downey Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2616 ft · 54 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn left onto E. E. Butler Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · E. E. Butler Parkway
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Continue on Athens Highway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Athens Highway
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit left
2574 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10
2.7 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
2.5 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
1027 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Oconee Street
643 ft · 14 sec · Oconee Street
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Highway
1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway
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Continue on Lexington Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Athens Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Washington Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road
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Turn right
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
23.6 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East
2493 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Continue on Nellie Drive
1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive
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Continue on Peach Orchard Road
17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street
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Continue straight
28.5 mi · 40 min
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Take the ramp straight
1450 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road
1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road
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Continue on Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Augusta Highway
576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway
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Continue on North Columbia Avenue
13.4 mi · 17 min · North Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto Bourne Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bourne Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
142 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Bay Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Bay Street
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Turn left
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 Clermont and Savannah.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Savannah Highway
Continue on Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Clermont and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Savannah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clermont to Savannah?
The road trip is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Grovetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Clermont and 144.2 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 6:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.13 one way or $78.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clermont and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Grovetown
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 Grovetown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clermont and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 226.3 mi (364.19 km).
#1 Clermont
Town in Hall County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 1,099 |
| Coordinates | 34.4778800, -83.7735100 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| 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: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $39.13 | $78.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.76 | $87.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $47.21 | $94.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $55.57 | $111.13 |
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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