How far is Franklin Springs, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Franklin Springs, GA to Savannah, GA is about 234.3 miles (377 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.6 miles (310 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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 04h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin Springs and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Springs and Savannah.
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Start on East Main Street
17 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Franklin Springs Street
1863 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Springs Street
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Turn right onto Cook Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Cook Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · Church Street
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Continue on West Railroad Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · West Railroad Street
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Continue on Bowman Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Bowman Highway
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Turn right onto Athens Highway
528 ft · 7 sec · Athens Highway
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Continue on College Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · Elbert Street
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Continue on Heard Street
549 ft · 7 sec · Heard Street
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elbert Street
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Continue on Washington Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Washington Highway
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Continue on Elberton Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Elberton Highway
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Continue on North Hulin Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Hulin Avenue
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Continue on Tignall Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Tignall Road
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Continue on Tignall Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tignall Road
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Turn left
3197 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
23.6 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East
2493 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Continue on Nellie Drive
1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive
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Continue on Peach Orchard Road
17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street
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Continue straight
28.5 mi · 40 min
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Take the ramp straight
1450 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road
1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road
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Continue on Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Augusta Highway
576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway
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Continue on North Columbia Avenue
13.4 mi · 17 min · North Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto Bourne Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bourne Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
142 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Bay Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Bay Street
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Turn left
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 Franklin Springs and Savannah.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Savannah Highway
Continue on Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 00h 44m
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 Franklin Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Savannah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin Springs to Savannah?
The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Hephzibah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.4 miles from Franklin Springs and 122.8 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.6 miles (310 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 8:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Hephzibah
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 Hephzibah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Springs and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 192.63 mi (310 km).
#1 Franklin Springs
Human settlement in Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,187 |
| Coordinates | 34.2848300, -83.1443200 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| 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: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $32.76 | $65.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.63 | $73.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.51 | $79.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.51 | $93.02 |
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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