How far is Lumpkin, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Lumpkin, GA to Savannah, GA is about 300.1 miles (482.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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
300.05 mi
04h 41m
Flight
231.91 mi
373.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.91 mi
Kilometers
373.22 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.05 mi
Kilometers
482.88 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sun, May 24, 8:16 PM EDT
Return by in Lumpkin
Mon, May 25, 12:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lumpkin
2026-05-24T15:34
Arrive Savannah
Sun, May 24, 8:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lumpkin
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
Jeffersonville
GA

Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America

From Lumpkin
149.8 mi
02h 20m
To Savannah
150.3 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1891 ft · 50 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    44.8 mi · 54 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  5. 5

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Lumpkin and Savannah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 55%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 22%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Northeast Expressway
2.94 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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.2 mi
231.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 20m from Lumpkin
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lumpkin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.1 miles (482.9 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Lumpkin and 150.3 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.2 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 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.95 one way or $83.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lumpkin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Savannah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lumpkin and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 231.91 mi (373.22 km).

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#1 Lumpkin

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

Population1,280
Coordinates34.3673200, -84.0407400
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: GA 53 (-84.040731, 34.367326)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.59 gal
40.08 L · about $41.95
Round trip
$83.89
21.18 gal · 80.16 L
Estimated CO2
94.1 kg one way
Round trip: 188.2 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $41.95 $83.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $46.90 $93.81
Premium $4.78 $50.60 $101.20
Diesel $5.62 $59.56 $119.12

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Lumpkin and Savannah. The current time is 15:34:19.

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.