How far is Raleigh, NC from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Savannah, GA is about 321.2 miles (517 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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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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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Savannah.
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Start on East South Street
154 m · 21 sec · East South Street
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Turn right onto South Blount Street
3167 ft · 1 min · South Blount Street
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Continue on Hammond Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Hammond Road
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Take the ramp slight right
906 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville
3110 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left
248.8 mi · 4 hr 29 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
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Savannah.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-95 South
Keep slight left
249 mi · 04h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny then 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 Raleigh to Savannah?
The road trip is about 321.2 miles (517 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?
Timmonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.7 miles from Raleigh and 160.4 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 5:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.92 one way or $89.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Timmonsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Turbeville Town Hall
Coward City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Timmonsville.
Florence
Kingstree
Dillon
Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 291.28 mi (468.77 km).
#1 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
| Population | 474,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7721000, -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| 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: 517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $44.92 | $89.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $50.22 | $100.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $54.18 | $108.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $63.78 | $127.55 |
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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