How far is Savannah, GA from Cordele, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Cordele, GA is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
184.69 mi
03h 47m
Flight
157.36 mi
253.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.36 mi
Kilometers
253.24 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.69 mi
Kilometers
297.23 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cordele
Wed, Apr 15, 8:22 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Apr 16, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-15T16:35
Arrive Cordele
Wed, Apr 15, 8:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 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
Soperton
GA

City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America

From Savannah
92.3 mi
01h 53m
To Cordele
92.5 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Dexter

    1062 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2589 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Carolina Avenue South

    1.6 km · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Empire-Chester Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Empire-Chester Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastman Cochran Highway

    2018 ft · 31 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    139 m · 13 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    641 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    540 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    2805 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto McCormick Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Vienna Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Cordele Highway

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Cordele Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Hawkinsville Road

    15.7 mi · 22 min · Hawkinsville Road

  29. 29

    Continue on 8th Avenue East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 8th Avenue East

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 3rd Street North

    2987 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street North

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue East

    1871 ft · 48 sec · 16th Avenue East

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 16th Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
115 mi · 62%
Hawkinsville Road
15.7 mi · 8%
GA 257
13.5 mi · 7%
Cordele Highway
9.36 mi · 5%
Empire-Chester Highway
8.77 mi · 5%
Vienna Highway
3.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

115 mi · 02h 03m

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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
157.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soperton
01h 53m from Savannah
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Savannah and Clear near Cordele.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Savannah and 92.5 miles from Cordele.

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

The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Savannah and Clear near Cordele.

Stop Ideas Near Soperton

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

109 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Cordele. Straight-line distance: 157.36 mi (253.24 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Cordele

County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

Population10,305
Coordinates31.9635100, -83.7823900
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Cordele (-83.78239, 31.96351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.52 gal
24.67 L · about $25.83
Round trip
$51.65
13.04 gal · 49.34 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.9 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.83 $51.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.88 $57.75
Premium $4.78 $31.15 $62.31
Diesel $5.62 $36.67 $73.34

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Cordele. The current time is 16:35:33.

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.