How far is Milledgeville, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Milledgeville, GA to Savannah, GA is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.06 mi
02h 37m
Flight
141.95 mi
228.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.95 mi
Kilometers
228.45 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.06 mi
Kilometers
272.08 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sun, May 31, 10:04 AM EDT
Return by in Milledgeville
Sun, May 31, 12:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milledgeville
2026-05-31T07:27
Arrive Savannah
Sun, May 31, 10:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milledgeville
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
Nunez
GA

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

From Milledgeville
81.3 mi
01h 18m
To Savannah
87.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Clarke Street

    11 m · 5 sec · South Clarke Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Hancock Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Hancock Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kings Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Kings Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Kings Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Kings Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway

    16.6 mi · 20 min · Fall Line Freeway

  7. 7

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Smith Street

    1472 ft · 28 sec · Smith Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East South Central Avenue

    609 ft · 12 sec · East South Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    14.3 mi · 17 min · North 4th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Marcus Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · West Marcus Street

  12. 12

    Continue on College Street

    1 km · 53 sec · College Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Poplar Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Poplar Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Marcus Street

    1.3 km · 53 sec · Marcus Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Elm Street

    2329 ft · 30 sec · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Continue on College Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · College Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Elm Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Continue on College Street

    5.7 mi · 7 min · College Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Poplar Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Poplar Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2199 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right toward I-16 East: Savannah

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

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

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  28. 28

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milledgeville 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
88 mi · 52%
Fall Line Freeway
16.6 mi · 10%
North 4th Street
14.3 mi · 8%
Poplar Street
7.99 mi · 5%
College Street
7.64 mi · 5%
Kings Road
5.26 mi · 3%
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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
01h 18m from Milledgeville
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milledgeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Milledgeville and 87.7 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.65 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milledgeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Nunez

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

108 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milledgeville and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 141.95 mi (228.45 km).

Milledgeville

#1 Milledgeville

County seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States

Population18,508
Coordinates33.0801400, -83.2321000
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Clarke Street (-83.232085, 33.080143)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.58 L · about $23.65
Round trip
$47.29
11.94 gal · 45.16 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.65 $47.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.44 $52.88
Premium $4.78 $28.52 $57.05
Diesel $5.62 $33.58 $67.15

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Milledgeville and Savannah. The current time is 07:27:12.

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.