How far is Savannah, GA from Buena Vista, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Buena Vista, GA is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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
221.44 mi
04h 26m
Flight
200.45 mi
322.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.45 mi
Kilometers
322.59 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.44 mi
Kilometers
356.38 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buena Vista
Sun, May 31, 5:04 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sun, May 31, 9:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-31T12:38
Arrive Buena Vista
Sun, May 31, 5:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 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
East Dublin
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Savannah
110.6 mi
02h 13m
To Buena Vista
110.9 mi
02h 13m

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
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Buena Vista.

  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

    135.2 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville

    1979 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 358: Allentown, Danville

    30 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    31.6 mi · 45 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1951 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway

    37 m · 4 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Vineville Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Orange Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Orange Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    20.2 mi · 25 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward GA 137 South

    34 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Buena Vista Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Buena Vista Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Doctor Deryl Hart Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Doctor Deryl Hart Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Oliver Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1294 ft · 37 sec · 3rd Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto McDuffie Street

    148 m · 23 sec · McDuffie Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
135 mi · 61%
Buena Vista Highway
16.3 mi · 7%
Doctor Deryl Hart Road
5.55 mi · 3%
Orange Street
2.73 mi · 1%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 1%
William F. Lynes Parkway
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

135 mi · 02h 26m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
200.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dublin
02h 13m from Savannah
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Savannah and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buena Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Buena Vista?

The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from Savannah and 110.9 miles from Buena Vista.

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

The direct path is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Savannah and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buena Vista.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Buena Vista. Straight-line distance: 200.45 mi (322.59 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Buena Vista

#2 Buena Vista

City in Georgia, United States

Population2,065
Coordinates32.3190400, -84.5171400
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Buena Vista (-84.51714, 32.31904)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.58 L · about $30.94
Round trip
$61.87
15.62 gal · 59.16 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.94 $61.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.59 $69.18
Premium $4.78 $37.32 $74.63
Diesel $5.62 $43.92 $87.85

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 Buena Vista. The current time is 12:38:03.

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.