How far is Pearson, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Pearson, GA to Savannah, GA is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.55 mi
02h 36m
Flight
116.46 mi
187.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.46 mi
Kilometers
187.43 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.55 mi
Kilometers
248.72 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Mon, Apr 13, 1:01 PM EDT
Return by in Pearson
Mon, Apr 13, 3:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pearson
2026-04-13T10:25
Arrive Savannah
Mon, Apr 13, 1:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pearson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Dock Junction
GA

Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia

From Pearson
77.1 mi
01h 18m
To Savannah
77.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Albany Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · West Albany Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Carswell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    140 m · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Reynolds Street

    664 ft · 13 sec · Reynolds Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Brunswick Highway

    23.5 mi · 31 min · Brunswick Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    13 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    46 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1665 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

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

    55 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North: Savannah

    2402 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 59 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    839 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    3145 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  26. 26

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearson 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
55.9 mi · 36%
Brunswick Highway
42.3 mi · 27%
West Albany Avenue
27.9 mi · 18%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
8.26 mi · 5%
Carswell Avenue
3.69 mi · 2%
Memorial Drive
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

55.2 mi · 00h 59m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
116.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dock Junction
01h 18m from Pearson
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pearson and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Dock Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Pearson and 77.5 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dock Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dock Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brunswick Courthouse
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Historic Brunswick Courthouse

Brunswick , GA
701 G St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Rating 4.9/5 11 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Brunswick Old City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Brunswick Old City Hall

Brunswick , GA
1229 Newcastle St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Wedding venue
Brunswick Housing Authority
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Brunswick Housing Authority

Brunswick , GA
1126 Albany St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Rating 3.1/5 17 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dock Junction.

RAIL

Jesup

57 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Jacksonville

95 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Savannah

104 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pearson and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 116.46 mi (187.43 km).

Pearson

#1 Pearson

City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA

Population2,089
Coordinates31.2977000, -82.8523700
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: US 82 (-82.852377, 31.297672)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.64 L · about $21.59
Round trip
$43.17
10.9 gal · 41.28 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.59 $43.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.14 $48.28
Premium $4.78 $26.04 $52.08
Diesel $5.62 $30.65 $61.30

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pearson and Savannah. The current time is 10:25:14.

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.