How far is Dahlonega, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Dahlonega, GA to Savannah, GA is about 296.1 miles (476.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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
296.08 mi
05h 23m
Flight
237.43 mi
382.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.43 mi
Kilometers
382.11 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.08 mi
Kilometers
476.49 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Fri, Apr 17, 3:20 PM EDT
Return by in Dahlonega
Fri, Apr 17, 8:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dahlonega
2026-04-17T09:57
Arrive Savannah
Fri, Apr 17, 3:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dahlonega
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
Harlem
GA

Town in Columbia County, Georgia, United States

From Dahlonega
139.2 mi
02h 41m
To Savannah
156.9 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square South

    36 m · 7 sec · Public Square South

  2. 2

    Continue on Public Square North

    114 m · 19 sec · Public Square North

  3. 3

    Continue on South Chestatee Street

    8.2 mi · 12 min · South Chestatee Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Athens Highway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Athens Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.7 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    2574 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road

    1027 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oconee Street

    643 ft · 14 sec · Oconee Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lexington Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Athens Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lexington Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    23.6 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East

    2493 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121

    1.1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    28.5 mi · 40 min

  32. 32

    Take the ramp straight

    1450 ft · 40 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway

  34. 34

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road

    1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on North Columbia Avenue

    13.4 mi · 17 min · North Columbia Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Bourne Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bourne Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  42. 42

    Continue on West Bay Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Bay Street

  43. 43

    Turn left

    36 m · 12 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dahlonega and Savannah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
44 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 13%
Athens Highway
35.6 mi · 12%
Liberty Street
31.5 mi · 11%
Carl Sanders Highway
23.6 mi · 8%
Lexington Road
23.3 mi · 8%
South Chestatee Street
22.9 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.7 mi
237.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harlem
02h 41m from Dahlonega
Leave By
6:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dahlonega and Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.1 miles (476.5 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Harlem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Dahlonega and 156.9 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 6:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.39 one way or $82.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dahlonega and Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Harlem

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

109 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dahlonega and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 237.43 mi (382.11 km).

Dahlonega

#1 Dahlonega

City in Lumpkin, Georgia, United States

Population7,329
Coordinates34.5325900, -83.9849100
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square South (-83.984783, 34.532464)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.45 gal
39.55 L · about $41.39
Round trip
$82.78
20.9 gal · 79.1 L
Estimated CO2
92.9 kg one way
Round trip: 185.7 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $41.39 $82.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $46.28 $92.57
Premium $4.78 $49.93 $99.86
Diesel $5.62 $58.77 $117.54

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Dahlonega and Savannah. The current time is 09:57:32.

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.