How far is Jackson, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Jackson, GA to Savannah, GA is about 204 miles (328.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Treutlen 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 Jackson and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Savannah.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1 km · 1 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue on Macon Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Macon Avenue
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Continue on Macon Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Macon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.5 mi · 27 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverside Drive
41 m · 3 sec · Riverside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-75 South: Macon
1577 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 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 Jackson 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson 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 Jackson to Savannah?
The road trip is about 204 miles (328.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Jackson and 102.2 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Partly Sunny near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Soperton
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 Soperton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 186.48 mi (300.11 km).
#1 Jackson
County seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,332 |
| Coordinates | 33.2945700, -83.9660200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $28.52 | $57.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.89 | $63.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.40 | $68.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.49 | $80.99 |
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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