How far is Demorest, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Demorest, GA to Savannah, GA is about 275.1 miles (442.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.07 mi
04h 51m
Flight
222.08 mi
357.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.08 mi
Kilometers
357.41 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.07 mi
Kilometers
442.68 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sun, May 3, 4:21 PM EDT
Return by in Demorest
Sun, May 3, 9:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Demorest
2026-05-03T11:29
Arrive Savannah
Sun, May 3, 4:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Demorest
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
Grovetown
GA

City in Columbia County, Georgia, United States

From Demorest
131.9 mi
02h 25m
To Savannah
143.2 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 441 Historic Highway

    941 ft · 19 sec · 441 Historic Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1289 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2118 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2809 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    21.5 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Commerce Road

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on GA Inner Loop 10

    897 ft · 12 sec · GA Inner Loop 10

  12. 12

    Continue on Inner Loop 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · Inner Loop 10

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

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

    1027 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oconee Street

    643 ft · 14 sec · Oconee Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Lexington Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Athens Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lexington Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    23.6 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  26. 26

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

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East

    2493 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121

    1.1 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    28.5 mi · 40 min

  35. 35

    Take the ramp straight

    1450 ft · 40 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway

  37. 37

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  38. 38

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

    1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on North Columbia Avenue

    13.4 mi · 17 min · North Columbia Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Bourne Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bourne Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  44. 44

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

    142 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  45. 45

    Continue on West Bay Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Bay Street

  46. 46

    Turn left

    36 m · 12 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Demorest 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
47 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 14%
Central Avenue
35.6 mi · 13%
Liberty Street
31.5 mi · 11%
Carl Sanders Highway
23.6 mi · 9%
Lexington Road
23.3 mi · 8%
Peach Orchard Road
21.4 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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
222.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grovetown
02h 25m from Demorest
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Demorest and Partly Cloudy near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.1 miles (442.7 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 131.9 miles from Demorest and 143.2 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.46 one way or $76.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Demorest and Partly Cloudy near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Grovetown

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

99 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Demorest and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 222.08 mi (357.41 km).

Demorest

#1 Demorest

City in Habersham County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,143
Coordinates34.5651000, -83.5451700
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 441 Historic Highway (-83.545159, 34.565094)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.71 gal
36.74 L · about $38.46
Round trip
$76.92
19.42 gal · 73.48 L
Estimated CO2
86.3 kg one way
Round trip: 172.6 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.46 $76.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.01 $86.01
Premium $4.78 $46.39 $92.79
Diesel $5.62 $54.61 $109.22

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Demorest and Savannah. The current time is 11:29:39.

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.