How far is Savannah, GA from Arlington, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Arlington, GA is about 263 miles (423.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
263 mi
05h 33m
Flight
217.54 mi
350.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.54 mi
Kilometers
350.1 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
263 mi
Kilometers
423.26 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Mon, Apr 13, 7:08 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Tue, Apr 14, 12:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-13T13:35
Arrive Arlington
Mon, Apr 13, 7:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 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
5:54 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
Chester
GA

City in Dodge County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
131.4 mi
02h 46m
To Arlington
131.6 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Dexter

    1062 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2589 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Carolina Avenue South

    1.6 km · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Empire-Chester Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Empire-Chester Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastman Cochran Highway

    2018 ft · 31 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    139 m · 13 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    641 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    540 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    2805 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto McCormick Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Vienna Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Cordele Highway

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Cordele Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Hawkinsville Road

    15.7 mi · 22 min · Hawkinsville Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto I-75 South: Valdosta

    2439 ft · 60 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Clark Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    2134 ft · 47 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Liberty Expressway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base

    824 ft · 23 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 234 West: Albany

    986 ft · 27 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Moultrie Road

    2313 ft · 44 sec · Moultrie Road

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto East Oakridge Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · East Oakridge Drive

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Newton Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Newton Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Leary Road

    17.3 mi · 25 min · Leary Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Albany Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Albany Highway

  43. 43

    Turn straight onto South Depot Street

    62 m · 4 sec · South Depot Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Newton Road

    615 ft · 16 sec · Newton Road

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Mercer Avenue

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Mercer Avenue

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Road

Car Route Details

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

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
46 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
115 mi · 44%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 13%
Leary Road
17.3 mi · 7%
Hawkinsville Road
15.7 mi · 6%
GA 257
13.5 mi · 5%
Mercer Avenue
12.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

115 mi · 02h 03m

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
05h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
217.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
02h 46m from Savannah
Leave By
5:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263 miles (423.3 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Savannah and 131.6 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 5:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.76 one way or $73.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 217.54 mi (350.1 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Arlington

City in Calhoun County and Early County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,319
Coordinates31.4399000, -84.7249200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Arlington (-84.72492, 31.4399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.13 L · about $36.76
Round trip
$73.52
18.56 gal · 70.26 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.76 $73.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.10 $82.20
Premium $4.78 $44.34 $88.68
Diesel $5.62 $52.19 $104.38

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Arlington. The current time is 13:35:13.

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.