How far is Folkston, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Folkston, GA to Savannah, GA is about 120 miles (193.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of McIntosh County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Folkston and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folkston and Savannah.
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Start on Magnolia Street
67 m · 11 sec · Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto Love Street
2447 ft · 1 min · Love Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
19.5 mi · 29 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
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Continue on Burnt Fort Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Burnt Fort Road
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Turn left onto Ocean Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on US Highway 17
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17
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Continue on Ocean Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Ocean Highway
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Turn right onto South Georgia Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · South Georgia Parkway
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Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Savannah
2927 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
68.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right
839 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
3145 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
7.7 mi · 9 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
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Folkston 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 95 North
Merge slight left
68.3 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Folkston 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 Folkston to Savannah?
The road trip is about 120 miles (193.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Folkston and 60.8 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Folkston and Partly Sunny near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Darien
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Darien.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Folkston and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 101.86 mi (163.93 km).
#1 Folkston
City in Charlton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,043 |
| Coordinates | 30.8309500, -82.0113100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.79 | $33.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.85 | $47.69 |
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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