How far is Savannah, GA from Alma, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Alma, GA is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.73 mi
02h 30m
Flight
88.4 mi
142.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.4 mi
Kilometers
142.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.73 mi
Kilometers
171.77 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alma
Fri, Apr 17, 6:00 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Fri, Apr 17, 8:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-17T03:30
Arrive Alma
Fri, Apr 17, 6:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Glennville
GA

City in Tattnall County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
53.4 mi
01h 15m
To Alma
53.4 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 144: Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill

    693 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    20 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    19.4 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Hencart Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Hencart Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    115 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    138 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    15.5 mi · 27 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · North Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Hatch Parkway South

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Hatch Parkway South

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 16th Street

    27 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hatch Parkway South
17.7 mi · 17%
Hencart Road
12.7 mi · 12%
I 95 North
9.8 mi · 9%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
5.91 mi · 6%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

20 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glennville
01h 15m from Savannah
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Alma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Glennville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Savannah and 53.4 miles from Alma.

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

The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.93 one way or $29.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glennville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glennville, 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 Glennville.

RAIL

Jesup

37 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Savannah

76 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Alma. Straight-line distance: 88.4 mi (142.26 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Alma

City in Bacon County, Georgia, United States

Population3,336
Coordinates31.5393700, -82.4623600
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Alma (-82.46236, 31.53937)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.26 L · about $14.93
Round trip
$29.87
7.54 gal · 28.52 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.93 $29.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.70 $33.39
Premium $4.78 $18.01 $36.03
Diesel $5.62 $21.20 $42.40

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Alma. The current time is 03:30:00.

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.