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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.97 mi
03h 07m
Flight
186.48 mi
300.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.48 mi
Kilometers
300.11 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.97 mi
Kilometers
328.25 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Savannah
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Soperton
GA

City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America

From Jackson
101.8 mi
01h 33m
To Savannah
102.2 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Macon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Macon Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Macon Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Macon Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverside Drive

    41 m · 3 sec · Riverside Drive

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-75 South: Macon

    1577 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  19. 19

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 81%
Macon Road
28.7 mi · 14%
I-75 South
5.23 mi · 3%
Riverside Drive
1.39 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 mi
Macon Avenue
0.68 mi
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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
186.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soperton
01h 33m from Jackson
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Soperton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Soperton.

RAIL

Jesup

109 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 186.48 mi (300.11 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

County seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Population5,332
Coordinates33.2945700, -83.9660200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-83.966015, 33.294415)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.24 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.04
14.4 gal · 54.48 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Savannah. The current time is 19:28:41.

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.