How far is Savannah, GA from Fair Oaks, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Fair Oaks, GA is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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
266.21 mi
04h 59m
Flight
236.38 mi
380.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.38 mi
Kilometers
380.41 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.21 mi
Kilometers
428.42 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Oaks
Fri, Oct 16, 12:40 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Fri, Oct 16, 5:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-10-16T07:41
Arrive Fair Oaks
Fri, Oct 16, 12:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
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
133 mi
02h 29m
To Fair Oaks
133.2 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Fair Oaks.

  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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Windy Hill Road, Truist Park, Smyrna

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Windy Hill Road Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · Windy Hill Road Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Atlanta Road Southeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Road Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old Concord Road Southeast

    39 m · 4 sec · Old Concord Road Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Barber Road

    1536 ft · 54 sec · Barber Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Joyner Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · Joyner Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joyner Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 61%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 32%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 3%
Windy Hill Road Southeast
3.03 mi · 1%
Atlanta Road Southeast
1.89 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

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
236.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
02h 29m from Savannah
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Mostly Clear near Fair Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Fair Oaks?

The road trip is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 133 miles from Savannah and 133.2 miles from Fair Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 $35.54 one way or $71.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Mostly Clear near Fair Oaks.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Fair Oaks. Straight-line distance: 236.38 mi (380.41 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fair Oaks

Fair Oaks is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9164900, -84.5446500
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Fair Oaks (-84.54465, 33.91649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.56 L · about $35.54
Round trip
$71.08
18.78 gal · 71.12 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.54 $71.08
Mid-grade $4.27 $40.09 $80.17
Premium $4.70 $44.13 $88.27
Diesel $5.75 $53.95 $107.89

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Fair Oaks. The current time is 07:41:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.