How far is Fayetteville, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, GA to Savannah, GA is about 238 miles (383.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
238.06 mi
03h 45m
Flight
216.54 mi
348.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.54 mi
Kilometers
348.48 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.06 mi
Kilometers
383.12 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Fri, Apr 17, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-17T00:31
Arrive Savannah
Fri, Apr 17, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
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
Dublin
GA

City in and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Fayetteville
118.5 mi
01h 52m
To Savannah
119.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°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 Fayetteville and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glynn Street North

    77 m · 10 sec · Glynn Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on Glynn Street North

    657 ft · 28 sec · Glynn Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stonewall Avenue East

    1.2 km · 2 min · Stonewall Avenue East

  4. 4

    Continue on East Lanier Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Lanier Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto McDonough Road

    6 mi · 10 min · McDonough Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Hastings Bridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hastings Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Hwy 3

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Hwy 3

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McDonugh- Lovejoy Road

    1878 ft · 29 sec · McDonugh- Lovejoy Road

  9. 9

    Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road

    5 mi · 7 min · McDonough-Lovejoy Road

  10. 10

    Continue on McDonugh-Lovejoy Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · McDonugh-Lovejoy Road

  11. 11

    Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road

    686 ft · 15 sec · McDonough-Lovejoy Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hampton Road

    954 ft · 25 sec · Hampton Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I-75 South: Macon

    1928 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  22. 22

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 69%
I-75 South
40.2 mi · 17%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
McDonough Road
6.04 mi · 3%
McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5.15 mi · 2%
Hastings Bridge Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
216.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
01h 52m from Fayetteville
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238 miles (383.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.5 miles from Fayetteville and 119.6 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.27 one way or $66.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 216.54 mi (348.48 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

Population18,328
Coordinates33.4487300, -84.4549300
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Lanier Avenue (-84.45493, 33.448627)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.4 gal
31.8 L · about $33.27
Round trip
$66.54
16.8 gal · 63.6 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.3 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.27 $66.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.20 $74.41
Premium $4.78 $40.14 $80.27
Diesel $5.62 $47.24 $94.48

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 Fayetteville and Savannah. The current time is 00:31:09.

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.