How far is Savannah, GA from Gray, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Gray, GA is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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
178.53 mi
03h 18m
Flight
155.52 mi
250.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.52 mi
Kilometers
250.29 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.53 mi
Kilometers
287.32 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gray
Thu, May 7, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, May 7, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-06T22:58
Arrive Gray
Thu, May 7, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 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
89.2 mi
01h 39m
To Gray
89.4 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
65°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    161.5 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon

    906 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street

    149 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    87 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    1967 ft · 41 sec · 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Gray Highway

    11.8 mi · 15 min · Gray Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Clinton Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Clinton Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto James Street

    9 m · 1 sec · James Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · James Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 90%
Gray Highway
11.8 mi · 7%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 1%
West Clinton Street
1.03 mi · 1%
William F. Lynes Parkway
0.85 mi
2nd Street
0.52 mi
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
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
155.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soperton
01h 39m from Savannah
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 89.2 miles from Savannah and 89.4 miles from Gray.

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

The direct path is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.95 one way or $49.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gray.

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 Gray. Straight-line distance: 155.52 mi (250.29 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Gray

City in Jones County, Georgia, United States

Population3,241
Coordinates33.0095800, -83.5337800
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Gray (-83.53378, 33.00958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.85 L · about $24.95
Round trip
$49.91
12.6 gal · 47.7 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.95 $49.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.90 $55.81
Premium $4.78 $30.10 $60.20
Diesel $5.62 $35.43 $70.86

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Gray. The current time is 22:58:30.

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.