How far is Savannah, GA from Fayetteville, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Fayetteville, GA is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
237.03 mi
04h 26m
Flight
216.54 mi
348.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.54 mi
Kilometers
348.48 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.03 mi
Kilometers
381.47 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Fri, Apr 17, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-17T02:14
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 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
Dublin
GA

City in and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
118.4 mi
02h 13m
To Fayetteville
118.6 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.6 mi · 57 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 20, GA 81: McDonough, Hampton

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 20 West, GA 81 West: Hampton, Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree, Atlanta Speedway

    40 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hampton Road

    1411 ft · 29 sec · Hampton Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto McDonough-Lovejoy Road

    717 ft · 15 sec · McDonough-Lovejoy Road

  18. 18

    Continue on McDonugh-Lovejoy Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · McDonugh-Lovejoy Road

  19. 19

    Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road

    5 mi · 7 min · McDonough-Lovejoy Road

  20. 20

    Continue on McDonugh- Lovejoy Road

    1878 ft · 32 sec · McDonugh- Lovejoy Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Old Hwy 3

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Hwy 3

  22. 22

    Continue on Hastings Bridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hastings Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Continue on McDonough Road

    6 mi · 10 min · McDonough Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lanier Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lanier Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Glynn Street North

    15 m · 1 sec · Glynn Street North

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Glynn Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 68%
I 75 North
53.1 mi · 22%
McDonough Road
6.04 mi · 3%
McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5.12 mi · 2%
East Lanier Avenue
2.05 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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
216.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
02h 13m from Savannah
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Savannah and 118.6 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.83 one way or $75.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 216.54 mi (348.48 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Fayetteville

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

Population18,328
Coordinates33.4487300, -84.4549300
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Fayetteville (-84.45493, 33.44873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.55 gal
36.15 L · about $37.83
Round trip
$75.66
19.1 gal · 72.3 L
Estimated CO2
84.9 kg one way
Round trip: 169.7 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.83 $75.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.30 $84.59
Premium $4.78 $45.63 $91.26
Diesel $5.62 $53.71 $107.42

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Fayetteville. The current time is 02:14:02.

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.