How far is Savannah, GA from Avondale Estates, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Avondale Estates, GA is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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
250.38 mi
04h 37m
Flight
217.56 mi
350.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.56 mi
Kilometers
350.13 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.38 mi
Kilometers
402.95 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avondale Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive Avondale Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 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
Dudley
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
125.1 mi
02h 18m
To Avondale Estates
125.3 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Avondale Estates.

  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

    162.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    8 mi · 9 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

    875 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Kensington Road

    2722 ft · 1 min · Kensington Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Lakeshore Drive

    154 m · 21 sec · Lakeshore Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Kingstone Road

    1071 ft · 47 sec · Kingstone Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingstone Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 65%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 25%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7.96 mi · 3%
Covington Highway
2.05 mi · 1%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

162 mi · 02h 54m

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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
217.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dudley
02h 18m from Savannah
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Avondale Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Avondale Estates?

The road trip is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.1 miles from Savannah and 125.3 miles from Avondale Estates.

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 32.9 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.98 one way or $69.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Avondale Estates.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Avondale Estates. Straight-line distance: 217.56 mi (350.13 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Avondale Estates

#2 Avondale Estates

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,110
Coordinates33.7714900, -84.2671400
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Avondale Estates (-84.26714, 33.77149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.83 gal
33.44 L · about $34.98
Round trip
$69.95
17.66 gal · 66.88 L
Estimated CO2
78.5 kg one way
Round trip: 156.9 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.98 $69.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.11 $78.22
Premium $4.78 $42.19 $84.38
Diesel $5.62 $49.66 $99.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Avondale Estates. The current time is 00:58:33.

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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.