How far is Savannah, GA from Donalsonville, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Donalsonville, GA is about 289.3 miles (465.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
289.32 mi
06h 09m
Flight
233.86 mi
376.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.86 mi
Kilometers
376.36 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.32 mi
Kilometers
465.62 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:09 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sat, Apr 18, 7:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-18T07:00
Arrive Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cochran
GA

County seat in Bleckley County, Georgia, USA

From Savannah
144.6 mi
03h 04m
To Donalsonville
144.7 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto I-75 South: Valdosta

    2439 ft · 60 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Clark Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    2134 ft · 47 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Liberty Expressway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base

    824 ft · 23 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 234 West: Albany

    986 ft · 27 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Moultrie Road

    2313 ft · 44 sec · Moultrie Road

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto East Oakridge Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · East Oakridge Drive

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Newton Road

    20.1 mi · 28 min · Newton Road

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    27.3 mi · 38 min

  42. 42

    Turn left onto South Cuthbert Street

    102 m · 8 sec · South Cuthbert Street

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cuthbert Street

    23 m · 2 sec · South Cuthbert Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto West College Street

    555 ft · 15 sec · West College Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Crawford Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Crawford Street

  46. 46

    Turn left

    12.5 mi · 18 min

  47. 47

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    13 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
115 mi · 40%
Newton Road
47.3 mi · 16%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 12%
Hawkinsville Road
15.7 mi · 5%
GA 257
13.5 mi · 5%
Cordele Highway
9.36 mi · 3%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.4 mi
233.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochran
03h 04m from Savannah
Leave By
11:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Donalsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289.3 miles (465.6 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cochran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.6 miles from Savannah and 144.7 miles from Donalsonville.

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

The direct path is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.44 one way or $80.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Donalsonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Donalsonville. Straight-line distance: 233.86 mi (376.36 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Donalsonville

County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States

Population2,488
Coordinates31.0404600, -84.8790900
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Donalsonville (-84.87909, 31.04046)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.21 gal
38.65 L · about $40.44
Round trip
$80.88
20.42 gal · 77.3 L
Estimated CO2
90.7 kg one way
Round trip: 181.5 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.44 $80.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $45.22 $90.44
Premium $4.78 $48.78 $97.57
Diesel $5.62 $57.42 $114.84

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Donalsonville. The current time is 07:00:05.

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.