How far is Porterdale, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Porterdale, GA to Savannah, GA is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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Halfway Point
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City in and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Porterdale and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porterdale and Savannah.
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Start on North Broad Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.4 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
23 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
2029 ft · 49 sec · East 3rd Street
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Continue on Macon Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Macon Avenue
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Continue on Macon Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Macon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.5 mi · 27 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverside Drive
41 m · 3 sec · Riverside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-75 South: Macon
1577 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
680 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bay Street
1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street
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Turn uturn
36 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Porterdale and Savannah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 16 East
Continue straight
164 mi · 02h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Porterdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Savannah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Porterdale to Savannah?
The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.1 miles from Porterdale and 110.7 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.29 one way or $62.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Porterdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Savannah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Porterdale and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 192.17 mi (309.27 km).
#1 Porterdale
City in Newton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,475 |
| Coordinates | 33.5751100, -83.8938000 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: (-81.099864, 32.083447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $3.96 | $31.29 | $62.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.99 | $69.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.75 | $75.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.43 | $88.86 |
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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