How far is Rochelle, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Rochelle, GA to Savannah, GA is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochelle and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochelle and Savannah.
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Start on Ashley Street
16 m · 9 sec · Ashley Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
10.6 mi · 16 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on Rhine-Abbeville Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Rhine-Abbeville Highway
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Turn left onto Abbeville Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Abbeville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Abbeville Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Abbeville Highway
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Turn left onto Rhine Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Rhine Highway
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Continue on Griffin Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Griffin Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
2113 ft · 57 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on Soperton Highway
37.5 mi · 52 min · Soperton Highway
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Continue on Metter Road
2632 ft · 1 min · Metter Road
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Turn left onto Swainsboro Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Swainsboro Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I-16 East: Savannah
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.4 mi · 1 hr 35 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 Rochelle 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
87.4 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rochelle and 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 Rochelle to Savannah?
The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Rochelle and 81.9 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rochelle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Nunez
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochelle and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 138.35 mi (222.65 km).
#1 Rochelle
Human settlement in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,081 |
| Coordinates | 31.9510100, -83.4562700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $22.85 | $45.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.56 | $51.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.57 | $55.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.45 | $64.90 |
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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