How far is Doraville, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Doraville, GA to Savannah, GA is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223 miles (358.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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 03h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Doraville and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doraville and Savannah.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto New Peachtree Road
1585 ft · 50 sec · New Peachtree Road
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1049 ft · 53 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Buford Highway
1149 ft · 21 sec · Buford Highway
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Turn slight right
58 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 South
3236 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chamblee-Tucker Road
37 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 South: Chamblee-Tucker Road
1803 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
1311 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.2 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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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
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Doraville and Savannah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 16 East
Continue straight
164 mi · 02h 57m
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 Doraville and Partly Sunny near Savannah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Doraville to Savannah?
The road trip is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130 miles from Doraville and 130.6 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223 miles (358.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.40 one way or $72.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Doraville and Partly Sunny near Savannah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Doraville and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 223.04 mi (358.95 km).
#1 Doraville
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 10,264 |
| Coordinates | 33.8981600, -84.2832600 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| 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: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $36.40 | $72.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.70 | $81.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.91 | $87.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.68 | $103.37 |
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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