How far is Monticello, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Monticello, GA to Savannah, GA is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.67 mi
03h 12m
Flight
172.29 mi
277.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.29 mi
Kilometers
277.27 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.67 mi
Kilometers
324.55 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sat, May 30, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in Monticello
Sat, May 30, 1:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monticello
2026-05-30T06:55
Arrive Savannah
Sat, May 30, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monticello
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Soperton
GA

City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America

From Monticello
100.6 mi
01h 36m
To Savannah
101 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Warren Street

    36 m · 11 sec · North Warren Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Greene Street

    779 ft · 28 sec · East Greene Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hillsboro Street Extension

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hillsboro Street Extension

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 11 South

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 11 South

  5. 5

    Continue on Monticello Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Monticello Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Greene Settlement Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Greene Settlement Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gray Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Gray Bypass

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Gray Highway

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    1102 ft · 28 sec · 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Emery Highway

    1304 ft · 36 sec · Emery Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Coliseum Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Coliseum Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 16 East: Savannah

    868 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    162.7 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  18. 18

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monticello 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
163 mi · 81%
State Highway 11 South
10.8 mi · 5%
Gray Highway
10.4 mi · 5%
Monticello Highway
7.7 mi · 4%
Greene Settlement Road
3.58 mi · 2%
Gray Bypass
2.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

163 mi · 02h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
172.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soperton
01h 36m from Monticello
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.6 miles from Monticello and 101 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.20 one way or $56.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Soperton

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

109 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 172.29 mi (277.27 km).

Monticello

#1 Monticello

City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Georgia, United States

Population2,766
Coordinates33.3048500, -83.6832300
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Warren Street (-83.683373, 33.3049)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.94 L · about $28.20
Round trip
$56.40
14.24 gal · 53.88 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.20 $56.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.53 $63.07
Premium $4.78 $34.02 $68.04
Diesel $5.62 $40.04 $80.09

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Monticello and Savannah. The current time is 06:55:18.

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.