How far is Savannah, GA from Auburn, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Auburn, GA is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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
244.86 mi
05h 08m
Flight
206.73 mi
332.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.73 mi
Kilometers
332.7 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.86 mi
Kilometers
394.06 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Mon, Apr 13, 8:24 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Tue, Apr 14, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-13T15:15
Arrive Auburn
Mon, Apr 13, 8:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 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
Woodland
GA

City in Talbot County, Georgia, United States of America

From Savannah
122.4 mi
02h 34m
To Auburn
122.4 mi
02h 34m

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
81°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 516 West, GA 21 North

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 48 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    91 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Millhaven Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Milhaven Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Millhaven Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp sharp left toward Mike Padgett Highway

    62 m · 7 sec · Mike Padgett Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    1.1 km · 53 sec · Bobby Jones Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Atlanta

    2709 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    23.9 mi · 26 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Thomson Road

    11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    42.2 mi · 51 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto US 129 South, US 441 South, US 29 South, GA 10 Loop South, US 78 West, GA 10 West

    2206 ft · 29 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Inner Loop 10

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 78 West, GA 316 West: Atlanta, Monroe

    1582 ft · 41 sec

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto University Parkway

    19.7 mi · 24 min · University Parkway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Carl Bethlehem Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Carl Bethlehem Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Carl Midway Church Road

    46 m · 10 sec · Carl Midway Church Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Atlanta Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Highway

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Mount Moriah Road

    92 m · 13 sec · Mount Moriah Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    25 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
54.5 mi · 22%
Carl Sanders Highway
23.9 mi · 10%
University Parkway
19.7 mi · 8%
Main Street
19.5 mi · 8%
Thomson Road
11 mi · 4%
Washington Road
10.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

42.2 mi · 00h 52m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
206.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodland
02h 34m from Savannah
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Partly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Woodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.4 miles from Savannah and 122.4 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.22 one way or $68.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodland

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

93 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

113 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 206.73 mi (332.7 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Auburn

City in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, Georgia, USA

Population7,902
Coordinates34.0137200, -83.8276800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Auburn (-83.82768, 34.01372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.64 gal
32.71 L · about $34.22
Round trip
$68.45
17.28 gal · 65.42 L
Estimated CO2
76.8 kg one way
Round trip: 153.6 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.22 $68.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.27 $76.53
Premium $4.78 $41.28 $82.56
Diesel $5.62 $48.59 $97.18

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 Auburn. The current time is 15:15:45.

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.