How far is Donalsonville, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Donalsonville, GA to Savannah, GA is about 305 miles (490.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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
305.02 mi
05h 08m
Flight
233.86 mi
376.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.86 mi
Kilometers
376.36 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.02 mi
Kilometers
490.89 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 AM EDT
Return by in Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Donalsonville
2026-04-18T05:42
Arrive Savannah
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Donalsonville
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
Cochran
GA

County seat in Bleckley County, Georgia, USA

From Donalsonville
144.4 mi
02h 34m
To Savannah
160.6 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    13 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Tennille Avenue

    12.5 mi · 18 min · South Tennille Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Crawford Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Crawford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West College Street

    875 ft · 18 sec · West College Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    107 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North 1st Street

    20 m · 5 sec · North 1st Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    47.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Oakridge Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · West Oakridge Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Moultrie Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta

    1192 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Liberty Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    1210 ft · 29 sec · Sylvester Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville

    2192 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    24.9 mi · 34 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Vienna Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on McCormick Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    39 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn right

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Golden Isles Highway

    139 m · 7 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Eastman Cochran Highway

    2018 ft · 33 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Empire-Chester Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Empire-Chester Highway

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Carolina Avenue South

    1.6 km · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South

  31. 31

    Continue on Carolina Street

    906 ft · 22 sec · Carolina Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Chester-Dublin Highway

    1046 ft · 22 sec · Chester-Dublin Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Chester - Dublin Highway

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Chester - Dublin Highway

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 4 sec

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout

    1724 ft · 39 sec

  36. 36

    Take the ramp right toward Savannah

    1872 ft · 46 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

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

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  41. 41

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  42. 42

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
117 mi · 38%
Main Street
47.3 mi · 16%
Cordele Road
35.7 mi · 12%
Chester - Dublin Highway
13.6 mi · 4%
South Tennille Avenue
12.5 mi · 4%
Empire-Chester Highway
8.77 mi · 3%
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 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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.1 mi
233.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochran
02h 34m from Donalsonville
Leave By
6:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Donalsonville and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305 miles (490.9 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Cochran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.4 miles from Donalsonville and 160.6 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.1 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 6:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.62 one way or $85.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Donalsonville and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Donalsonville and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 233.86 mi (376.36 km).

Donalsonville

#1 Donalsonville

County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States

Population2,488
Coordinates31.0404600, -84.8790900
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-84.879092, 31.040396)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.76 gal
40.74 L · about $42.62
Round trip
$85.24
21.52 gal · 81.48 L
Estimated CO2
95.6 kg one way
Round trip: 191.2 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $42.62 $85.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $47.66 $95.31
Premium $4.78 $51.41 $102.82
Diesel $5.62 $60.51 $121.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Donalsonville and Savannah. The current time is 05:42:32.

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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.