How far is Savannah, GA from Eatonton, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Eatonton, GA is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
184.34 mi
03h 40m
Flight
158.38 mi
254.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.38 mi
Kilometers
254.88 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.34 mi
Kilometers
296.67 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eatonton
Mon, May 25, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Mon, May 25, 10:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-25T03:35
Arrive Eatonton
Mon, May 25, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 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
92.1 mi
01h 50m
To Eatonton
92.2 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    109.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 19: Dublin, East Dublin

    1813 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Glenwood Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · South Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    44 mi · 55 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Columbia Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · North Columbia Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 44 North: Eatonton

    64 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Gray Highway

    1600 ft · 30 sec · Gray Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Jefferson Avenue

    1066 ft · 36 sec · South Jefferson Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North Jefferson Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
110 mi · 59%
North Columbia Street
15.9 mi · 9%
South Jefferson Street
4.62 mi · 3%
Glenwood Avenue
2.05 mi · 1%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Oak Street
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

110 mi · 01h 58m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
158.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soperton
01h 50m from Savannah
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Savannah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eatonton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 92.1 miles from Savannah and 92.2 miles from Eatonton.

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

The direct path is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Savannah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eatonton.

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 Eatonton. Straight-line distance: 158.38 mi (254.88 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Eatonton

County seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States

Population6,840
Coordinates33.3268000, -83.3885000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Eatonton (-83.3885, 33.3268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
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 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.62 L · about $25.75
Round trip
$51.49
13 gal · 49.24 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.75 $51.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.79 $57.58
Premium $4.78 $31.06 $62.11
Diesel $5.62 $36.56 $73.11

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Eatonton. The current time is 03:35:22.

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.