How far is Savannah, GA from Carrollton, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Carrollton, GA is about 277.1 miles (446 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253 miles (407.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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
277.1 mi
05h 30m
Flight
252.95 mi
407.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.95 mi
Kilometers
407.08 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.1 mi
Kilometers
445.95 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Wed, May 13, 3:13 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Wed, May 13, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-12T21:43
Arrive Carrollton
Wed, May 13, 3:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 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
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
138.4 mi
02h 45m
To Carrollton
138.7 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.6 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome Center

    32 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1385 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on East Taylor Street

    2470 ft · 1 min · East Taylor Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Taylor Street

    13.4 mi · 20 min · West Taylor Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road

    43 m · 5 sec · Newnan Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road

    2339 ft · 39 sec · Newnan Road

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 16 East

    6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 16 East

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    14 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South US 29

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South US 29

  30. 30

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    3025 ft · 2 min · Jefferson Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    2615 ft · 48 sec · Clark Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Temple Avenue West

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Temple Avenue West

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road

    37 m · 4 sec · Newnan Road

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Newnan Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Newnan Street

    2547 ft · 57 sec · Newnan Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Alabama Street

    761 ft · 21 sec · Alabama Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North Cliff Street

    124 m · 25 sec · North Cliff Street

  41. 41

    Turn sharp left onto Maple Street

    97 m · 13 sec · Maple Street

  42. 42

    Turn left

    36 m · 11 sec

  43. 43

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 59%
I 75 North
40.2 mi · 14%
State Route 16 East
19.3 mi · 7%
West Taylor Street
13.4 mi · 5%
Temple Avenue West
9.95 mi · 4%
Main Street
9.76 mi · 4%
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
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
253 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 45m from Savannah
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 277.1 miles (446 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.4 miles from Savannah and 138.7 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 253 miles (407.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 6:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.74 one way or $77.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 252.95 mi (407.08 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Carrollton

County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population27,450
Coordinates33.5801100, -85.0766100
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Carrollton (-85.07661, 33.58011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.78 gal
37.01 L · about $38.74
Round trip
$77.48
19.56 gal · 74.02 L
Estimated CO2
86.9 kg one way
Round trip: 173.8 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.74 $77.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.32 $86.63
Premium $4.78 $46.73 $93.46
Diesel $5.62 $55.00 $110.01

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Carrollton. The current time is 21:43:03.

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.