How far is Roswell, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Savannah, GA is about 270.5 miles (435.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
270.46 mi
04h 03m
Flight
231.58 mi
372.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.58 mi
Kilometers
372.69 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.46 mi
Kilometers
435.27 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-22T18:33
Arrive Savannah
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Allentown
GA

Human settlement in Bleckley, Laurens, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States of America

From Roswell
135 mi
02h 01m
To Savannah
135.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Atlanta Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · North Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northridge Road

    2001 ft · 53 sec · Northridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    48 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

    2053 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  18. 18

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 61%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 25%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 3%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
231.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
02h 01m from Roswell
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roswell and Partly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270.5 miles (435.3 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135 miles from Roswell and 135.5 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.79 one way or $75.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 231.58 mi (372.69 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.54 gal
36.13 L · about $37.79
Round trip
$75.58
19.08 gal · 72.26 L
Estimated CO2
84.8 kg one way
Round trip: 169.6 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.79 $75.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.25 $84.51
Premium $4.78 $45.58 $91.16
Diesel $5.62 $53.65 $107.31

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Savannah. The current time is 18:33:15.

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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.