How far is Savannah, GA from Baxley, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Baxley, GA is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.92 mi
02h 08m
Flight
76.19 mi
122.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.19 mi
Kilometers
122.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.92 mi
Kilometers
141.49 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baxley
Sun, May 31, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sun, May 31, 8:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-31T04:13
Arrive Baxley
Sun, May 31, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hinesville
GA

City in and the county seat of Liberty County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
43.9 mi
01h 04m
To Baxley
44 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph E
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC

    121 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 144: Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill

    693 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    20 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    19.4 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Hencart Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Hencart Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    115 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    138 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    15.5 mi · 27 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · North Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    1094 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Parker Street

    19 m · 2 sec · East Parker Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Parker Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hencart Road
12.7 mi · 14%
I 95 North
9.8 mi · 11%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
5.91 mi · 7%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 2%
William F. Lynes Parkway
0.85 mi · 1%
I 16 West
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

20 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hinesville
01h 04m from Savannah
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Savannah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baxley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Hinesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Savannah and 44 miles from Baxley.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Savannah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baxley.

Stop Ideas Near Hinesville

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

38 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Savannah

50 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Yemassee

117 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Baxley. Straight-line distance: 76.19 mi (122.62 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Baxley

County seat of Appling County, Georgia, United States

Population4,652
Coordinates31.7782500, -82.3484600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Baxley (-82.34846, 31.77825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.74 L · about $12.28
Round trip
$24.56
6.2 gal · 23.48 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.28 $24.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.73 $27.46
Premium $4.78 $14.81 $29.62
Diesel $5.62 $17.43 $34.87

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Baxley. The current time is 04:13:17.

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.