How far is Richland, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Richland, GA to Savannah, GA is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richland and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland and Savannah.
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Start on Wall Street
11 m · 5 sec · Wall Street
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Turn right onto Nicholson Street
9 mi · 13 min · Nicholson Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2188 ft · 53 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street
1306 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street
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Turn straight
18.3 mi · 25 min
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Turn right
28 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Old Highway 19
106 m · 7 sec · Old Highway 19
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Turn straight onto South Broad Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Oglethorpe Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Oglethorpe Street
36 m · 4 sec · East Oglethorpe Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Oglethorpe Street
15.8 mi · 22 min · East Oglethorpe Street
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Continue on Riverview Drive
2.6 mi · 4 min · Riverview Drive
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Continue on Spaulding Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Spaulding Road
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Turn left onto Quail Drive
20.4 mi · 28 min · Quail Drive
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Take the exit left toward I-75 North: Macon
1817 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 96: Housers Mill Road
2083 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto GA 96 East: Jeffersonville, Central Georgia Technical College
35 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
1069 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1365 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3028 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
137 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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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 Richland 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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richland 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 Richland to Savannah?
The road trip is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Richland and 116.6 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.19 one way or $66.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Richland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Savannah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richland and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 208.84 mi (336.09 km).
#1 Richland
Human settlement in Stewart County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 32.0879300, -84.6674200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $33.19 | $66.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.12 | $74.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.04 | $80.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.13 | $94.26 |
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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