How far is Nellysford, VA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Nellysford, VA to Savannah, GA is about 473 miles (761.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 420.5 miles (676.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nellysford and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nellysford and Savannah.
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Start on Rockfish Valley Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Rockfish Valley Highway
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Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
20.9 mi · 30 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Turn right onto North Amherst Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Amherst Highway
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Continue on Monacan Parkway
12 mi · 13 min · Monacan Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 460 West: Lynchburg, Danville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wards Road
30.7 mi · 39 min · Wards Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
22.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South
2642 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Main Street
29.8 mi · 34 min · West Main Street
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Continue on North O'Henry Boulevard
12 mi · 16 min · North O'Henry Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
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Merge slight right
57.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Rockingham
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Front Street
2788 ft · 36 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Church Street
663 ft · 16 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1006 ft · 13 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Cash Boulevard
2777 ft · 36 sec · Cash Boulevard
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Continue on Cash Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Cash Road
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn straight
11.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Governor Williams Highway
19.8 mi · 23 min · North Governor Williams Highway
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Continue on West Lucas Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Lucas Street
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Take the ramp left
1116 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
158.9 mi · 2 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 321: Hardeeville, Savannah
1626 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Whyte Hardee Boulevard
147 m · 12 sec · Whyte Hardee Boulevard
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Continue on General William Hardee Boulevard
12.9 mi · 17 min · General William Hardee Boulevard
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Continue on Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge
1 km · 43 sec · Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Atlantic Coastal Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Atlantic Coastal Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 25: Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Fahm Street
1513 ft · 1 min · Fahm Street
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Turn left onto West Bay Street
49 m · 3 sec · West Bay Street
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Turn uturn
36 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nellysford and Savannah.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Lucas Street
Merge slight left
159 mi · 02h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nellysford and Mostly Cloudy near Savannah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nellysford to Savannah?
The road trip is about 473 miles (761.3 km) and usually takes 09h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236.4 miles from Nellysford and 236.7 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 420.5 miles (676.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.37 one way or $130.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nellysford and Mostly Cloudy near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Rockingham
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 Rockingham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nellysford and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 420.53 mi (676.77 km).
#1 Nellysford
Nellysford is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8904200, -78.8722400 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 761 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 54m |
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 | $3.92 | $65.37 | $130.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $73.67 | $147.34 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $80.46 | $160.92 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $103.41 | $206.82 |
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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