How far is Lyons, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Lyons, GA to Savannah, GA is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
85.17 mi
01h 25m
Flight
71.97 mi
115.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.97 mi
Kilometers
115.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.17 mi
Kilometers
137.07 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Tue, May 12, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Lyons
Wed, May 13, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyons
2026-05-12T22:29
Arrive Savannah
Tue, May 12, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyons
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
Brooklet
GA

City in Bulloch County, Georgia, United States of America

From Lyons
42.4 mi
00h 42m
To Savannah
42.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
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 Lyons and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Broad Street

    2690 ft · 45 sec · Northeast Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on New Cobbtown Road

    13.3 mi · 19 min · New Cobbtown Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    586 ft · 10 sec · Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GA 23, GA 121: Metter, Reidsville

    2291 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  11. 11

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyons 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
61.8 mi · 73%
New Cobbtown Road
13.3 mi · 16%
Railroad Street
7.77 mi · 9%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 mi · 1%
Northeast Broad Street
0.51 mi · 1%
GA 23
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

61.2 mi · 01h 07m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklet
00h 42m from Lyons
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lyons and Cloudy near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Brooklet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Lyons and 42.8 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lyons and Cloudy near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklet

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

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

RAIL

Savannah

59 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Yemassee

84 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Jesup

88 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Denmark

116 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyons and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 71.97 mi (115.83 km).

Lyons

#1 Lyons

City in Toombs County, Georgia, USA

Population4,245
Coordinates32.2043500, -82.3217900
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast Broad Street (-82.321781, 32.204303)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.38 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.85
6.02 gal · 22.76 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.92 $23.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.33 $26.66
Premium $4.78 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.62 $16.93 $33.86

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyons and Savannah. The current time is 22:29:47.

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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.