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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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 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Clarke Street
11 m · 5 sec · South Clarke Street
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Turn right onto West Hancock Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Hancock Street
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Turn right onto Kings Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Kings Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kings Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Kings Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway
16.6 mi · 20 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto Smith Street
1472 ft · 28 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left onto East South Central Avenue
609 ft · 12 sec · East South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
14.3 mi · 17 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on West Marcus Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · West Marcus Street
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Continue on College Street
1 km · 53 sec · College Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · Poplar Street
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Continue on Marcus Street
1.3 km · 53 sec · Marcus Street
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Continue on Elm Street
2329 ft · 30 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on College Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · College Street
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Continue on Elm Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Continue on College Street
5.7 mi · 7 min · College Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · Poplar Street
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Turn left
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
2199 ft · 35 sec
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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 Milledgeville 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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nunez.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milledgeville and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 141.95 mi (228.45 km).
#1 Milledgeville
County seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 18,508 |
| Coordinates | 33.0801400, -83.2321000 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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