How far is Savannah, GA from Flowery Branch, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Flowery Branch, GA is about 287.7 miles (463 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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
287.67 mi
05h 17m
Flight
218.63 mi
351.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.63 mi
Kilometers
351.85 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.67 mi
Kilometers
462.96 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flowery Branch
Wed, May 13, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Wed, May 13, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-12T19:28
Arrive Flowery Branch
Wed, May 13, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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
6:26 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
Jeffersonville
GA

Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America

From Savannah
143.8 mi
02h 38m
To Flowery Branch
143.9 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NE
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Flowery Branch.

  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 right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    158 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1872 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    11.4 mi · 12 min · Lanier Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Spout Springs Road

    1693 ft · 39 sec · Spout Springs Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Phil Neikro Boulevard

    2714 ft · 54 sec · Phil Neikro Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Snelling Avenue

    44 m · 6 sec · Snelling Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    1067 ft · 47 sec · Railroad Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 56%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 22%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 6%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 6%
Lanier Parkway
11.4 mi · 4%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.1 mi
218.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 38m from Savannah
Leave By
6:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Flowery Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Flowery Branch?

The road trip is about 287.7 miles (463 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Savannah and 143.9 miles from Flowery Branch.

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

The direct path is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 6:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.20 one way or $80.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Flowery Branch.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Flowery Branch. Straight-line distance: 218.63 mi (351.85 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Flowery Branch

#2 Flowery Branch

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,778
Coordinates34.1851000, -83.9251800
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Flowery Branch (-83.92518, 34.1851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.15 gal
38.43 L · about $40.20
Round trip
$80.41
20.3 gal · 76.86 L
Estimated CO2
90.2 kg one way
Round trip: 180.4 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.20 $80.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $44.95 $89.91
Premium $4.78 $48.50 $96.99
Diesel $5.62 $57.08 $114.17

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Flowery Branch. The current time is 19:28:11.

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.