How far is Jonesboro, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, GA to Savannah, GA is about 233.3 miles (375.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.28 mi
03h 36m
Flight
213.48 mi
343.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.48 mi
Kilometers
343.57 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.28 mi
Kilometers
375.42 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Tue, May 5, 7:13 PM EDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Tue, May 5, 10:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-05T15:37
Arrive Savannah
Tue, May 5, 7:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
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
Dublin
GA

City in and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Jonesboro
117.3 mi
01h 48m
To Savannah
115.9 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Way

    27 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Mc Donough Street

    884 ft · 27 sec · North Mc Donough Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Spivey Parkway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lake Spivey Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South

    1934 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    50.1 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  14. 14

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 71%
I 75 South
50.5 mi · 22%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Lake Spivey Parkway
3.76 mi · 2%
Stockbridge Road
1.17 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
213.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
01h 48m from Jonesboro
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Savannah?

The road trip is about 233.3 miles (375.4 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Jonesboro and 115.9 miles from Savannah.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.60 one way or $65.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Sunny near Savannah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 213.48 mi (343.57 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population5,134
Coordinates33.5215000, -84.3538100
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Courthouse Way (-84.353817, 33.521372)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.23 gal
31.16 L · about $32.60
Round trip
$65.20
16.46 gal · 62.32 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.3 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.60 $65.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.45 $72.90
Premium $4.78 $39.32 $78.65
Diesel $5.62 $46.29 $92.57

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Savannah. The current time is 15:37:03.

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.