How far is Savannah, GA from Ellaville, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Ellaville, GA is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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
213.88 mi
04h 16m
Flight
188.01 mi
302.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.01 mi
Kilometers
302.57 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.88 mi
Kilometers
344.21 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellaville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sat, Apr 18, 2:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-18T05:59
Arrive Ellaville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 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
East Dublin
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Savannah
106.8 mi
02h 08m
To Ellaville
107.1 mi
02h 08m

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 Ellaville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    135.2 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville

    1979 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 358: Allentown, Danville

    30 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.6 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I-75 South: Valdosta

    2535 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Marshallville Road

    20.3 mi · 28 min · Marshallville Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Walnut Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass

    15.8 mi · 22 min · Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Oglethorpe Street

    41 m · 5 sec · East Oglethorpe Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East Oglethorpe Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Oglethorpe Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
135 mi · 63%
Marshallville Road
20.3 mi · 10%
Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
15.8 mi · 7%
I-75 South
6.81 mi · 3%
Walnut Street
2.57 mi · 1%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

135 mi · 02h 26m

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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
188 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dublin
02h 08m from Savannah
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Ellaville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Savannah and 107.1 miles from Ellaville.

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

The direct path is about 188 miles (302.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.91 one way or $59.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Ellaville. Straight-line distance: 188.01 mi (302.57 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Ellaville

City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,834
Coordinates32.2382100, -84.3090800
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Ellaville (-84.30908, 32.23821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.55 gal
28.57 L · about $29.91
Round trip
$59.81
15.1 gal · 57.14 L
Estimated CO2
67.1 kg one way
Round trip: 134.2 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.91 $59.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.44 $66.88
Premium $4.78 $36.07 $72.15
Diesel $5.62 $42.46 $84.92

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 Ellaville. The current time is 05:59:18.

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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.