How far is Lumber City, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Lumber City, GA to Savannah, GA is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.04 mi
02h 00m
Flight
93.17 mi
149.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.17 mi
Kilometers
149.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.04 mi
Kilometers
170.66 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Tue, May 12, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in Lumber City
Tue, May 12, 11:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lumber City
2026-05-12T19:56
Arrive Savannah
Tue, May 12, 9:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lumber City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Claxton
GA

County seat in Evans County, Georgia, USA

From Lumber City
52.1 mi
01h 00m
To Savannah
53.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lumber City and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on Victoria Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Victoria Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bells Ferry Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Bells Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Old River Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · South Old River Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hitchcock Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Hitchcock Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    18.6 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Brazell Street

    37.8 mi · 57 min · West Brazell Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    812 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-16 East: Savannah

    1601 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  16. 16

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lumber City 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Brazell Street
42.6 mi · 40%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
23.2 mi · 22%
South Old River Road
7.44 mi · 7%
Bells Ferry Road
6.88 mi · 6%
Victoria Street
2.23 mi · 2%
Hitchcock Road
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Brazell Street

Turn right onto West Brazell Street

37.8 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claxton
01h 00m from Lumber City
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lumber City and Cloudy near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lumber City to Savannah?

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Claxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Lumber City and 53.9 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lumber City and Cloudy near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Claxton

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

62 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Savannah

72 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Yemassee

115 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lumber City and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 93.17 mi (149.94 km).

Lumber City

#1 Lumber City

City in Telfair County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,257
Coordinates31.9293500, -82.6795800
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Victoria Street (-82.679563, 31.929326)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.16 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.63
7.48 gal · 28.32 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.81 $29.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.56 $33.13
Premium $4.78 $17.87 $35.74
Diesel $5.62 $21.03 $42.07

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lumber City and Savannah. The current time is 19:56:43.

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.