How far is Savannah, GA from Douglasville, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Douglasville, GA is about 269.4 miles (433.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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
269.44 mi
05h 00m
Flight
240.91 mi
387.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.91 mi
Kilometers
387.7 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.44 mi
Kilometers
433.62 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglasville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Douglasville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 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

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
Allentown
GA

Human settlement in Bleckley, Laurens, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States of America

From Savannah
134.7 mi
02h 30m
To Douglasville
134.8 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    162.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    19 mi · 22 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Fairburn Road, Douglasville

    2021 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Fairburn Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fairburn Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fairburn Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fairburn Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    2010 ft · 45 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 60%
I 75 North
81.2 mi · 30%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
19 mi · 7%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Fairburn Road
1.55 mi · 1%
William F. Lynes Parkway
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

162 mi · 02h 54m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
240.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
02h 30m from Savannah
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Douglasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.4 miles (433.6 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.7 miles from Savannah and 134.8 miles from Douglasville.

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

The direct path is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.67 one way or $75.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Douglasville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Douglasville. Straight-line distance: 240.91 mi (387.7 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Douglasville

City in Douglas County, Georgia, United States

Population34,036
Coordinates33.7515000, -84.7477100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Douglasville (-84.74771, 33.7515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
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 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.51 gal
35.99 L · about $37.67
Round trip
$75.34
19.02 gal · 71.98 L
Estimated CO2
84.5 kg one way
Round trip: 169 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.67 $75.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.12 $84.24
Premium $4.78 $45.44 $90.88
Diesel $5.62 $53.48 $106.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Douglasville. The current time is 06:43:40.

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.