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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Candler County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on East Oak Street
103 m · 14 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Avenue
83 m · 18 sec · South 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
131 m · 15 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Avenue
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Snowhill Baptist Church Road
8.4 mi · 15 min · Snowhill Baptist Church Road
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Turn right
14.1 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Swainsboro Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Swainsboro Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I-16 East: Savannah
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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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 McRae 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metter.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McRae and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 105.44 mi (169.69 km).
#1 McRae
City in Telfair County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 5,740 |
| Coordinates | 32.0679500, -82.9007000 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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