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

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, GA to Savannah, GA is about 352.5 miles (567.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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
352.47 mi
05h 29m
Flight
301.06 mi
484.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.06 mi
Kilometers
484.51 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.47 mi
Kilometers
567.25 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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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 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive Savannah
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Mount Vernon
178.1 mi
02h 44m
To Savannah
174.4 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Vernon Road

    1223 ft · 55 sec · Mount Vernon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stewart Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Stewart Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Quarles Road

    1571 ft · 43 sec · Quarles Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chattanooga Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Chattanooga Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wolfe Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wolfe Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cleveland Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Cleveland Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cleveland Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Cleveland Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Bypass

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Chattanooga Road

    2888 ft · 1 min · Chattanooga Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    2479 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  13. 13

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  22. 22

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 47%
I 75 South
90.5 mi · 26%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 19%
Macon
12.3 mi · 3%
Cleveland Highway
7.84 mi · 2%
Cleveland Road
3.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

164 mi · 02h 57m

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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
301.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
02h 44m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mount Vernon and Partly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 352.5 miles (567.3 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.1 miles from Mount Vernon and 174.4 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 6:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.27 one way or $98.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mount Vernon and Partly Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 301.06 mi (484.51 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

City in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

Population2,353
Coordinates34.9800800, -85.0060600
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Vernon Road (-85.006073, 34.980026)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 567 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.44 gal
47.08 L · about $49.27
Round trip
$98.55
24.88 gal · 94.16 L
Estimated CO2
110.6 kg one way
Round trip: 221.1 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $49.27 $98.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $55.10 $110.19
Premium $4.78 $59.44 $118.88
Diesel $5.62 $69.96 $139.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Savannah. The current time is 06:30:50.

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.