How far is Savannah, GA from Athens, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Athens, GA is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185 miles (297.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Athens.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 516 West, GA 21 North
1442 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Continue on Augusta Road
12.6 mi · 18 min · Augusta Road
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Continue straight
41.9 mi · 48 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
91 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road
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Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road
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Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road
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Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road
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Continue on Main Street
19.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the ramp sharp left toward Mike Padgett Highway
62 m · 7 sec · Mike Padgett Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
1.1 km · 53 sec · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Atlanta
2709 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
23.9 mi · 26 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Road
10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Thomson Road
11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road
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Turn left
42.4 mi · 52 min
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Continue on Oak Street
2912 ft · 1 min · Oak Street
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Continue on Oconee Street
2338 ft · 59 sec · Oconee Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
1276 ft · 44 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Lumpkin Street
1347 ft · 46 sec · North Lumpkin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lumpkin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Athens.
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 left
42.4 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Athens?
The road trip is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Hephzibah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Savannah and 107.2 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185 miles (297.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.98 one way or $59.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Hephzibah
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 Hephzibah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Athens. Straight-line distance: 185.04 mi (297.79 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 116,714 |
| Coordinates | 33.9609500, -83.3779400 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-83.37794, 33.96095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $29.98 | $59.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.53 | $67.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.17 | $72.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.57 | $85.15 |
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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