How far is McRae, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from McRae, GA to Savannah, GA is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
131.94 mi
02h 12m
Flight
105.44 mi
169.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.44 mi
Kilometers
169.69 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.94 mi
Kilometers
212.33 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM EDT
Return by in McRae
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McRae
2026-04-23T08:30
Arrive Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McRae
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Metter
GA

City in Candler County, Georgia, USA

From McRae
63.9 mi
01h 06m
To Savannah
68 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Oak Street

    103 m · 14 sec · East Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 2nd Avenue

    83 m · 18 sec · South 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    131 m · 15 sec · Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Snowhill Baptist Church Road

    8.4 mi · 15 min · Snowhill Baptist Church Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    14.1 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Swainsboro Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Swainsboro Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I-16 East: Savannah

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  15. 15

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McRae 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
88 mi · 67%
South 3rd Avenue
9.79 mi · 7%
Snowhill Baptist Church Road
8.36 mi · 6%
Swainsboro Highway
6.19 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 mi · 1%
I-16 East
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

87.4 mi · 01h 35m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metter
01h 06m from McRae
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McRae and Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Metter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from McRae and 68 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.42 one way or $36.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around McRae and Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Metter

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

90 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Savannah

93 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Yemassee

118 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McRae and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 105.44 mi (169.69 km).

McRae

#1 McRae

City in Telfair County, Georgia, USA

Population5,740
Coordinates32.0679500, -82.9007000
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Oak Street (-82.900666, 32.068042)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.62 L · about $18.42
Round trip
$36.84
9.3 gal · 35.24 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.42 $36.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.59 $41.19
Premium $4.78 $22.22 $44.44
Diesel $5.62 $26.15 $52.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between McRae and Savannah. The current time is 08:30:35.

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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.