How far is Jefferson, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Jefferson, GA to Savannah, GA is about 200.1 miles (322 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Savannah.
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Start on Harmony Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Harmony Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway
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Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Continue on James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Milledgeville Road
15.9 mi · 22 min · Milledgeville Road
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Take the exit right
44 mi · 55 min
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Take the ramp left
1697 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
111.3 mi · 2 hr · 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 Jefferson 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.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
111 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jefferson and Mostly Cloudy near Savannah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to Savannah?
The road trip is about 200.1 miles (322 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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 98.5 miles from Jefferson and 101.6 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.01 one way or $50.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jefferson and Mostly Cloudy 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.
Jesup
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 159.42 mi (256.56 km).
#1 Jefferson
Jefferson is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4493000, -83.3115500 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| 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: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $3.54 | $25.01 | $50.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $28.51 | $57.02 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $31.61 | $63.23 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $39.96 | $79.92 |
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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