How far is Savannah, GA from Cartersville, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Cartersville, GA is about 291.7 miles (469.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258 miles (415.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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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Flight Distance
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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 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Cartersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Cartersville.
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Start on the route
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Fahm Street
22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street
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Turn right onto West Bay Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Turn left onto Collins Street
110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street
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Continue on Augusta Avenue
139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South
995 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
1032 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon
1104 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
19.3 mi · 22 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 113: Cartersville
1740 ft · 45 sec
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Turn sharp left onto East Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Gilmer Street
101 m · 16 sec · North Gilmer Street
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Turn left onto East Cherokee Avenue
2397 ft · 1 min · East Cherokee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cherokee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Cartersville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Cloudy leaving Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Cartersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Cartersville?
The road trip is about 291.7 miles (469.5 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.8 miles from Savannah and 145.9 miles from Cartersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258 miles (415.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.76 one way or $81.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Cartersville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Cartersville. Straight-line distance: 258.02 mi (415.24 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cartersville
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,037 |
| Coordinates | 34.1653300, -84.8023100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cartersville (-84.80231, 34.16533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $40.76 | $81.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $45.57 | $91.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $49.17 | $98.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $57.87 | $115.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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