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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Bleckley County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East 3rd Street
13 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Tennille Avenue
12.5 mi · 18 min · South Tennille Avenue
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Continue on Crawford Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Crawford Street
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Turn left onto West College Street
875 ft · 18 sec · West College Street
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Continue straight
107 m · 7 sec
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Continue on North 1st Street
20 m · 5 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
47.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Oakridge Drive
3 mi · 5 min · West Oakridge Drive
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Continue on Moultrie Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Moultrie Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
1192 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Liberty Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
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Continue on Sylvester Highway
1210 ft · 29 sec · Sylvester Highway
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
13.8 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville
2192 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right
24.9 mi · 34 min
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Turn straight onto Vienna Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway
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Continue on McCormick Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue straight
39 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
8.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Golden Isles Highway
139 m · 7 sec · Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on Eastman Cochran Highway
2018 ft · 33 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway
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Turn left onto Empire-Chester Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · Empire-Chester Highway
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Turn slight left onto Carolina Avenue South
1.6 km · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South
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Continue on Carolina Street
906 ft · 22 sec · Carolina Street
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Continue on Chester-Dublin Highway
1046 ft · 22 sec · Chester-Dublin Highway
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Continue on Chester - Dublin Highway
12.9 mi · 18 min · Chester - Dublin Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1724 ft · 39 sec
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Take the ramp right toward Savannah
1872 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
116.2 mi · 2 hr 6 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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Donalsonville and Savannah.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Donalsonville
County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,488 |
| Coordinates | 31.0404600, -84.8790900 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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