How far is Savannah, GA from Clarkesville, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Clarkesville, GA is about 263 miles (423.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.
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
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City in Columbia County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Clarkesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Clarkesville.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 516 West, GA 21 North
1442 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Continue on Augusta Road
12.6 mi · 18 min · Augusta Road
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Continue straight
41.9 mi · 48 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
91 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road
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Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road
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Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road
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Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road
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Continue on Main Street
19.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the ramp sharp left toward Mike Padgett Highway
62 m · 7 sec · Mike Padgett Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
1.1 km · 53 sec · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Atlanta
2709 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
23.9 mi · 26 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Road
10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Thomson Road
11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road
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Turn left
3269 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Tignall Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tignall Road
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Turn left onto Tignall Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Tignall Road
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Continue on South Hulin Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Hulin Avenue
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Continue on Elberton Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Elberton Highway
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Continue on Washington Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Washington Highway
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elbert Street
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Continue on Heard Street
549 ft · 7 sec · Heard Street
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.1 km · 50 sec · Elbert Street
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Continue on College Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Bowman Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Bowman Highway
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Continue on East Railroad Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · East Railroad Street
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Continue on Bowman Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Bowman Highway
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Continue straight
27.3 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Toccoa Bypass
11.4 mi · 13 min · Toccoa Bypass
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Turn right
5.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Franklin Street
76 m · 13 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
31 m · 4 sec · Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Clarkesville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Augusta Road
Continue straight
41.9 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Clarkesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Clarkesville?
The road trip is about 263 miles (423.2 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Grovetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Savannah and 131.4 miles from Clarkesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 5:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.76 one way or $73.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Clarkesville.
Stop Ideas Near Grovetown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grovetown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Clarkesville. Straight-line distance: 223.87 mi (360.28 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarkesville
City of Habersham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,843 |
| Coordinates | 34.6126000, -83.5248900 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarkesville (-83.52489, 34.6126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $36.76 | $73.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.10 | $82.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.34 | $88.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $52.19 | $104.38 |
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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