How far is Savannah, GA from Clermont, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Clermont, GA is about 269.7 miles (434 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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
269.67 mi
05h 45m
Flight
226.3 mi
364.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.3 mi
Kilometers
364.19 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.67 mi
Kilometers
433.99 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clermont
Sun, May 3, 8:15 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sun, May 3, 2:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-03T02:30
Arrive Clermont
Sun, May 3, 8:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 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
5:30 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
Grovetown
GA

City in Columbia County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
134.8 mi
02h 52m
To Clermont
134.8 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 516 West, GA 21 North

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 48 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    91 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Millhaven Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Milhaven Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Millhaven Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp sharp left toward Mike Padgett Highway

    62 m · 7 sec · Mike Padgett Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    1.1 km · 53 sec · Bobby Jones Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Atlanta

    2709 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    23.9 mi · 26 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Thomson Road

    11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    42 mi · 51 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit right

    1552 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop 10

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Outer Loop 10

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North: Prince Avenue, Jefferson

    980 ft · 26 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Jefferson Road

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  35. 35

    Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

  36. 36

    Continue on Athens Highway

    109 m · 6 sec · Athens Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

    18.6 mi · 23 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

  38. 38

    Continue on E. E. Butler Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · E. E. Butler Parkway

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2616 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Downey Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Downey Boulevard

  41. 41

    Continue on South Enota Drive Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Enota Drive Northeast

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Park Hill Drive

    3135 ft · 1 min · Park Hill Drive

  43. 43

    Continue on Cleveland Highway

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Cleveland Highway

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2637 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
45 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
54.5 mi · 20%
Carl Sanders Highway
23.9 mi · 9%
Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
22.3 mi · 8%
Main Street
20 mi · 7%
Jefferson Road
12.4 mi · 5%
Cleveland Highway
11.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

42 mi · 00h 51m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
226.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grovetown
02h 52m from Savannah
Leave By
5:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Savannah and Sunny near Clermont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.7 miles (434 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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 134.8 miles from Savannah and 134.8 miles from Clermont.

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

The direct path is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 5:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.71 one way or $75.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Savannah and Sunny near Clermont.

Stop Ideas Near Grovetown

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

99 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Clermont. Straight-line distance: 226.3 mi (364.19 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Clermont

Town in Hall County, Georgia, USA

Population1,099
Coordinates34.4778800, -83.7735100
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Clermont (-83.77351, 34.47788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.52 gal
36.02 L · about $37.71
Round trip
$75.42
19.04 gal · 72.04 L
Estimated CO2
84.6 kg one way
Round trip: 169.2 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.71 $75.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.16 $84.33
Premium $4.78 $45.49 $90.97
Diesel $5.62 $53.54 $107.08

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Clermont. The current time is 02:30:01.

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.