How far is Savannah, GA from Adel, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Adel, GA is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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
191.67 mi
04h 10m
Flight
151.58 mi
243.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.58 mi
Kilometers
243.95 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.67 mi
Kilometers
308.47 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adel
Sat, Apr 11, 5:23 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sat, Apr 11, 9:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-11T13:12
Arrive Adel
Sat, Apr 11, 5:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
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
Nahunta
GA

City in Brantley County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
95.8 mi
02h 05m
To Adel
95.9 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Fahm Street

    22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bay Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Avenue

    139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South

    995 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

    1032 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon

    1104 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC

    121 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 99

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 99: GA 99

    65 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    6 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grants Ferry Road

    29 m · 1 sec · Grants Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Grants Ferry Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Grants Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    11.4 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    19 mi · 25 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Screven Avenue

    1945 ft · 43 sec · Screven Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Jenkins Street

    153 m · 10 sec · Jenkins Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Francis Street

    1541 ft · 45 sec · Francis Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Nicholls Street

    1026 ft · 25 sec · South Nicholls Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Glenmore Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Glenmore Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Wadley Road

    835 ft · 27 sec · Wadley Road

  32. 32

    Turn left

    18 mi · 24 min

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    54 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    64 m · 5 sec

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  39. 39

    Turn right

    17.1 mi · 24 min

  40. 40

    Continue on West Thigpen Avenue

    20.2 mi · 29 min · West Thigpen Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  42. 42

    Turn right

    46 m · 13 sec

  43. 43

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Adel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
44 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
56.6 mi · 30%
Grants Ferry Road
34.5 mi · 18%
West Thigpen Avenue
20.2 mi · 11%
Main Street
9.38 mi · 5%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
5.91 mi · 3%
GA 99
2.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

55.6 mi · 01h 00m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
151.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nahunta
02h 05m from Savannah
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Adel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Nahunta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Savannah and 95.9 miles from Adel.

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

The direct path is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.78 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Adel.

Stop Ideas Near Nahunta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nahunta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nahunta.

RAIL

Jesup

46 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Jacksonville

96 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Adel. Straight-line distance: 151.58 mi (243.95 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Adel

#2 Adel

City in Cook County, Georgia, United States

Population5,354
Coordinates31.1372700, -83.4240800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Adel (-83.42408, 31.13727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.6 L · about $26.78
Round trip
$53.55
13.52 gal · 51.2 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.78 $53.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.94 $59.88
Premium $4.78 $32.30 $64.60
Diesel $5.62 $38.02 $76.04

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Adel. The current time is 13:12:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.