How far is Savannah, GA from Greensboro, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Greensboro, GA is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
177.79 mi
03h 57m
Flight
158.89 mi
255.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.89 mi
Kilometers
255.71 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.79 mi
Kilometers
286.12 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Mon, Jun 1, 8:15 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Tue, Jun 2, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-06-01T16:17
Arrive Greensboro
Mon, Jun 1, 8:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 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
Waynesboro
GA

City in Burke County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
88.9 mi
01h 58m
To Greensboro
88.9 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 516 West, GA 21 North

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 48 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    91 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    30.3 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 6th Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1115 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto George Massey Road

    22.7 mi · 32 min · George Massey Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stapleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Stapleton Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Thomson Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Thomson Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Jones Circle

    2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Norwood Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Norwood Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Atlanta Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    2237 ft · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    16 mi · 17 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 77: Siloam, Union Point, Sparta

    1490 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto GA 77 South: Siloam, Sparta

    23 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Siloam Union Point Road

    3251 ft · 1 min · Siloam Union Point Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broad Street

    1287 ft · 50 sec · East Broad Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    24 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
54.5 mi · 31%
North Main Street
31.3 mi · 18%
George Massey Road
22.7 mi · 13%
Carl Sanders Highway
16 mi · 9%
Main Street
7.25 mi · 4%
Atlanta Highway
7.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Augusta Road

Continue straight

41.9 mi · 00h 48m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
158.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
01h 58m from Savannah
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Savannah and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Savannah and 88.9 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Savannah and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro.

RAIL

Denmark

85 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

118 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 158.89 mi (255.71 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Greensboro

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

Population3,272
Coordinates33.5756800, -83.1823800
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Greensboro (-83.18238, 33.57568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.75 L · about $24.84
Round trip
$49.67
12.54 gal · 47.5 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.84 $49.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.78 $29.96 $59.92
Diesel $5.62 $35.26 $70.52

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Greensboro. The current time is 16:17:59.

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.