How far is Lincolnton, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Lincolnton, GA to Savannah, GA is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
182.72 mi
03h 08m
Flight
142.6 mi
229.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.6 mi
Kilometers
229.49 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.72 mi
Kilometers
294.06 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincolnton
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Savannah
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincolnton
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
Sardis
GA

City in Burke County, Georgia, USA

From Lincolnton
79.5 mi
01h 34m
To Savannah
103.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    48 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1240 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Elm Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    10.4 mi · 18 min · Augusta Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Road

    17.5 mi · 26 min · Washington Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Riverwatch Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Evans Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Evans Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    28.5 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    1450 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road

    1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Columbia Avenue

    13.4 mi · 17 min · North Columbia Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bourne Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bourne Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Bay Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Bay Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    36 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincolnton and Savannah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 21%
Liberty Street
31.5 mi · 17%
Peach Orchard Road
21.4 mi · 12%
Washington Road
17.5 mi · 10%
North Columbia Avenue
13.4 mi · 7%
Augusta Highway
10.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
142.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sardis
01h 34m from Lincolnton
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton to Savannah?

The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Sardis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Lincolnton and 103.2 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lincolnton and Partly Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Sardis

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sardis, 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 Sardis.

RAIL

Denmark

69 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Savannah

115 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnton and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 142.6 mi (229.49 km).

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#1 Lincolnton

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population1,504
Coordinates33.7923500, -82.4790200
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-82.479017, 33.792375)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.41 L · about $25.55
Round trip
$51.10
12.9 gal · 48.82 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.55 $51.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.57 $57.13
Premium $4.78 $30.82 $61.64
Diesel $5.62 $36.27 $72.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincolnton and Savannah. The current time is 05:00:25.

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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.