How far is Lithia Springs, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Lithia Springs, GA to Savannah, GA is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
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.
Human settlement in Bleckley, Laurens, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lithia Springs and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lithia Springs and Savannah.
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Start on Veterans Memorial Highway
28 m · 9 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto South Sweetwater Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Sweetwater Road
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Turn right onto Lee Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lee Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 East
3122 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
14.7 mi · 18 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
2792 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 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 Lithia Springs 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lithia Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savannah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lithia Springs to Savannah?
The road trip is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.6 miles from Lithia Springs and 133.1 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.15 one way or $74.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lithia Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savannah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lithia Springs and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 237.88 mi (382.83 km).
#1 Lithia Springs
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Georgia
| Population | 15,491 |
| Coordinates | 33.7940000, -84.6604900 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $37.15 | $74.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.54 | $83.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $52.75 | $105.51 |
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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