How far is Mountain City, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Mountain City, GA to Savannah, GA is about 295.8 miles (476 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236 miles (379.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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
295.8 mi
05h 13m
Flight
235.99 mi
379.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.99 mi
Kilometers
379.79 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.8 mi
Kilometers
476.05 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Mountain City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain City
2026-04-17T21:39
Arrive Savannah
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain City
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
Dearing
GA

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

From Mountain City
142.2 mi
02h 36m
To Savannah
153.6 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain City and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on Darling Springs Road

    21 m · 8 sec · Darling Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stecoa Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Stecoa Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    14.2 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Toccoa Highway

    1043 ft · 25 sec · Toccoa Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    24.8 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    17 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Athens Highway

    528 ft · 7 sec · Athens Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on College Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · College Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Elbert Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Elbert Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Heard Street

    549 ft · 7 sec · Heard Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Elbert Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elbert Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Washington Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Elberton Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Elberton Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Hulin Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Hulin Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Tignall Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Tignall Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Tignall Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tignall Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3197 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    23.6 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  26. 26

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

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East

    2493 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121

    1.1 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    28.5 mi · 40 min

  35. 35

    Take the ramp straight

    1450 ft · 40 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway

  37. 37

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  38. 38

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

    1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on North Columbia Avenue

    13.4 mi · 17 min · North Columbia Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Bourne Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bourne Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  44. 44

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

    142 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  45. 45

    Continue on West Bay Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Bay Street

  46. 46

    Turn left

    36 m · 12 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain City 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
47 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 13%
Liberty Street
31.5 mi · 11%
Stecoa Avenue
25.6 mi · 9%
Carl Sanders Highway
23.6 mi · 8%
Peach Orchard Road
21.4 mi · 7%
North Columbia Avenue
13.4 mi · 5%
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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.8 mi
236 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dearing
02h 36m from Mountain City
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain City and Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mountain City to Savannah?

The road trip is about 295.8 miles (476 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Dearing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Mountain City and 153.6 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 236 miles (379.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.35 one way or $82.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain City and Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Dearing

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

116 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain City and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 235.99 mi (379.79 km).

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#1 Mountain City

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

Population1,113
Coordinates34.9181500, -83.3854400
Altitude657
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Darling Springs Road (-83.38543, 34.918217)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.44 gal
39.51 L · about $41.35
Round trip
$82.71
20.88 gal · 79.02 L
Estimated CO2
92.8 kg one way
Round trip: 185.6 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $41.35 $82.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $46.24 $92.48
Premium $4.78 $49.88 $99.76
Diesel $5.62 $58.71 $117.43

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 Mountain City and Savannah. The current time is 21:39:20.

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.