How far is Savannah, GA from Cuthbert, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Cuthbert, GA is about 254 miles (408.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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
253.97 mi
05h 25m
Flight
217.42 mi
349.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.42 mi
Kilometers
349.9 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.97 mi
Kilometers
408.72 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuthbert
Wed, Apr 15, 9:52 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Apr 16, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-15T16:26
Arrive Cuthbert
Wed, Apr 15, 9:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
6:08 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
Dexter
GA

Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
126.9 mi
02h 42m
To Cuthbert
127.1 mi
02h 42m

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
87°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.6 mi · 32 min · Vienna Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on East Union Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Union Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    22.6 mi · 31 min

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vienna Road

    40 m · 5 sec · Vienna Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Vienna Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Vienna Road

  31. 31

    Take the ramp straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight right onto South Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Martin Luther King Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Turn left

    17.6 mi · 24 min

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plains Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Plains Highway

  36. 36

    Merge left onto Columbus Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Columbus Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  38. 38

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  39. 39

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  40. 40

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    1044 ft · 26 sec · Rountree Drive Southwest

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Graves Station Road Southwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Graves Station Road Southwest

  42. 42

    Continue on Graves Highway

    10 mi · 14 min · Graves Highway

  43. 43

    Continue straight

    10 mi · 14 min

  44. 44

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

    40 m · 3 sec · Peachtree Street

  45. 45

    Turn slight left onto Pearl Street

    74 m · 6 sec · Pearl Street

  46. 46

    Turn slight left onto Plum Street

    72 m · 6 sec · Plum Street

  47. 47

    Turn slight left onto West Dawson Street

    29 m · 2 sec · West Dawson Street

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Dawson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
48 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
115 mi · 45%
Vienna Highway
23.6 mi · 9%
Graves Highway
19.9 mi · 8%
GA 257
13.5 mi · 5%
Empire-Chester Highway
8.77 mi · 3%
Plains Highway
4.94 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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
217.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dexter
02h 42m from Savannah
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Savannah and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Cuthbert.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254 miles (408.7 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Savannah and 127.1 miles from Cuthbert.

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

The direct path is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.49 one way or $70.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Cuthbert. Straight-line distance: 217.42 mi (349.9 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Cuthbert

City in Randolph County, Georgia, USA

Population3,361
Coordinates31.7712700, -84.7893700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Cuthbert (-84.78937, 31.77127)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.96 gal
33.92 L · about $35.49
Round trip
$70.98
17.92 gal · 67.84 L
Estimated CO2
79.6 kg one way
Round trip: 159.3 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.49 $70.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.68 $79.37
Premium $4.78 $42.81 $85.62
Diesel $5.62 $50.39 $100.78

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 Cuthbert. The current time is 16:26:30.

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.