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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Bleckley County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Turn left onto Collins Street
110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street
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Continue on Augusta Avenue
139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South
995 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
1032 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon
1104 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Dexter
1062 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
2589 ft · 56 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Carolina Avenue South
1.6 km · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South
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Turn slight right onto Empire-Chester Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · Empire-Chester Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastman Cochran Highway
2018 ft · 31 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway
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Continue on Golden Isles Highway
139 m · 13 sec · Golden Isles Highway
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight right
641 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
540 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
2805 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto McCormick Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue
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Continue on Vienna Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway
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Turn slight left onto Cordele Highway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Cordele Highway
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Continue on Hawkinsville Road
15.7 mi · 22 min · Hawkinsville Road
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Turn left onto I-75 South: Valdosta
2439 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Clark Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2134 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Liberty Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
824 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 234 West: Albany
986 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Moultrie Road
2313 ft · 44 sec · Moultrie Road
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Turn straight onto East Oakridge Drive
3 mi · 5 min · East Oakridge Drive
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Turn left onto Newton Road
20.1 mi · 28 min · Newton Road
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Continue straight
27.3 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto South Cuthbert Street
102 m · 8 sec · South Cuthbert Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cuthbert Street
23 m · 2 sec · South Cuthbert Street
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Turn right onto West College Street
555 ft · 15 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto Crawford Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Crawford Street
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Turn left
12.5 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
13 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Donalsonville
County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,488 |
| Coordinates | 31.0404600, -84.8790900 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Donalsonville (-84.87909, 31.04046)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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