How far is Nicholls, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Nicholls, GA to Savannah, GA is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.72 mi
02h 11m
Flight
98.26 mi
158.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.26 mi
Kilometers
158.13 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.72 mi
Kilometers
187.85 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Fri, Apr 17, 10:38 AM EDT
Return by in Nicholls
Fri, Apr 17, 12:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholls
2026-04-17T08:27
Arrive Savannah
Fri, Apr 17, 10:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nicholls
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Glennville
GA

City in Tattnall County, Georgia, United States

From Nicholls
58.2 mi
01h 05m
To Savannah
58.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
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 Nicholls and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Van Streat Highway

    3122 ft · 53 sec · Van Streat Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Atlantic Avenue

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Atlantic Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Dixon Street

    72 m · 5 sec · North Dixon Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Dixon Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Dixon Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Pierce Street

    5.2 mi · 6 min · North Pierce Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Ten Mile Road

    1264 ft · 25 sec · Ten Mile Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Lanes Bridge Road

    21.1 mi · 35 min · Lanes Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    115 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hencart Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Hencart Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Barnard Street

    19.4 mi · 29 min · Barnard Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    19.9 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    49 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    109 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 95 North: Florence

    65 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North: Florence

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    839 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    3145 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  27. 27

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholls 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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanes Bridge Road
21.2 mi · 18%
Barnard Street
19.5 mi · 17%
North Pierce Street
17.9 mi · 15%
Atlantic Avenue
9.59 mi · 8%
I 95 North
9.05 mi · 8%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
8.26 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Lanes Bridge Road

Turn straight onto Lanes Bridge Road

21.1 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
98.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glennville
01h 05m from Nicholls
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nicholls and Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glennville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Nicholls and 58.5 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nicholls and Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Glennville

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

37 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Savannah

76 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholls and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 98.26 mi (158.13 km).

Nicholls

#1 Nicholls

City in Coffee County, Georgia, USA

Population3,332
Coordinates31.5174200, -82.6348600
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Van Streat Highway (-82.634867, 31.517517)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.59 L · about $16.32
Round trip
$32.64
8.24 gal · 31.18 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.32 $32.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.78 $19.69 $39.37
Diesel $5.62 $23.17 $46.34

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Nicholls and Savannah. The current time is 08:27:36.

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.