How far is Oglethorpe, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Oglethorpe, GA to Savannah, GA is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
192.38 mi
03h 12m
Flight
173.75 mi
279.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.75 mi
Kilometers
279.63 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.38 mi
Kilometers
309.61 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Oglethorpe
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oglethorpe
2026-04-22T20:59
Arrive Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oglethorpe
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
Soperton
GA

City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America

From Oglethorpe
98.4 mi
01h 36m
To Savannah
94 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chatham Street

    16 m · 5 sec · Chatham Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clifton Bradley Drive

    1696 ft · 51 sec · Clifton Bradley Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left

    927 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverview Drive

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Riverview Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Spaulding Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Spaulding Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Quail Drive

    20.4 mi · 28 min · Quail Drive

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I-75 North: Macon

    1817 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 96: Housers Mill Road

    2083 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto GA 96 East: Jeffersonville, Central Georgia Technical College

    35 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1069 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1365 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    3028 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    137 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  25. 25

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
138 mi · 72%
GA 96 East
24 mi · 12%
Quail Drive
20.4 mi · 11%
I-75 North
6.58 mi · 3%
Riverview Drive
2.15 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

137 mi · 02h 28m

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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
173.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soperton
01h 36m from Oglethorpe
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe to Savannah?

The road trip is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Oglethorpe and 94 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.90 one way or $53.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oglethorpe and Partly Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Soperton

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

109 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oglethorpe and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 173.75 mi (279.63 km).

Oglethorpe

#1 Oglethorpe

City in and the county seat of Macon County, Georgia, United States

Population1,127
Coordinates32.2937700, -84.0610200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Chatham Street (-84.060978, 32.293727)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.7 L · about $26.90
Round trip
$53.79
13.58 gal · 51.4 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.90 $53.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.07 $60.15
Premium $4.78 $32.44 $64.89
Diesel $5.62 $38.19 $76.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oglethorpe and Savannah. The current time is 20:59:47.

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.