How far is Mount Airy, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Mount Airy, GA to Savannah, GA is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218 miles (350.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
272.67 mi
04h 49m
Flight
218 mi
350.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218 mi
Kilometers
350.84 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.67 mi
Kilometers
438.82 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sat, Apr 18, 1:16 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Airy
Sat, Apr 18, 6:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Airy
2026-04-18T08:27
Arrive Savannah
Sat, Apr 18, 1:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Airy
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Grovetown
GA

City in Columbia County, Georgia, United States

From Mount Airy
130.7 mi
02h 24m
To Savannah
142 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Airy and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    838 ft · 38 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Main Street

    111 m · 18 sec · Old Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    17 m · 3 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dicks Hill Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dicks Hill Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Wyly Street South

    1.3 km · 1 min · Wyly Street South

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Main Street South

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street South

  7. 7

    Continue on Willingham Avenue

    2647 ft · 50 sec · Willingham Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    15.6 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Commerce Road

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on GA Inner Loop 10

    897 ft · 12 sec · GA Inner Loop 10

  14. 14

    Continue on Inner Loop 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · Inner Loop 10

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road

    1027 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oconee Street

    643 ft · 14 sec · Oconee Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Lexington Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Athens Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Washington Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Lexington Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    23.6 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East

    2493 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121

    1.1 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  34. 34

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    28.5 mi · 40 min

  37. 37

    Take the ramp straight

    1450 ft · 40 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway

  39. 39

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road

    1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway

  42. 42

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway

  43. 43

    Continue on North Columbia Avenue

    13.4 mi · 17 min · North Columbia Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Bourne Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bourne Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  47. 47

    Continue on West Bay Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Bay Street

  48. 48

    Turn left

    36 m · 12 sec

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Airy and Savannah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
49 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 14%
Liberty Street
31.5 mi · 12%
Carl Sanders Highway
23.6 mi · 9%
Lexington Road
23.3 mi · 9%
Peach Orchard Road
21.4 mi · 8%
Willingham Avenue
15.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Continue on Savannah Highway

38.3 mi · 00h 44m

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
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.7 mi
218 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grovetown
02h 24m from Mount Airy
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Airy and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Airy to Savannah?

The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Grovetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from Mount Airy and 142 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 218 miles (350.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.10 one way or $76.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Airy and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Grovetown

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

99 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Airy and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 218 mi (350.84 km).

Mount Airy

#1 Mount Airy

Town in Habersham County, Georgia, United States

Population1,280
Coordinates34.5187100, -83.5007300
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Street (-83.500751, 34.518702)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.42 L · about $38.10
Round trip
$76.21
19.24 gal · 72.84 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.10 $76.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.61 $85.21
Premium $4.78 $45.96 $91.93
Diesel $5.62 $54.10 $108.21

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Airy and Savannah. The current time is 08:27:16.

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.