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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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 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Tattnall County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Fahm Street
22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street
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Turn right onto West Bay Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Turn left onto Collins Street
110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street
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Continue on Augusta Avenue
139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South
995 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
1032 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon
1104 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
121 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 144: Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill
693 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right
20 mi · 27 min
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Turn slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
19.4 mi · 29 min
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Turn slight left onto Hencart Road
6 mi · 9 min · Hencart Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
115 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
138 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
15.5 mi · 27 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Boulevard
49 m · 2 sec · North Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Hatch Parkway South
11.3 mi · 13 min · Hatch Parkway South
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East 16th Street
27 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
20 mi · 00h 27m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glennville.
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Savannah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Alma. Straight-line distance: 88.4 mi (142.26 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alma
City in Bacon County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,336 |
| Coordinates | 31.5393700, -82.4623600 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alma (-82.46236, 31.53937)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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