How far is Savannah, GA from Hardwick, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Hardwick, GA is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.49 mi
03h 09m
Flight
141.13 mi
227.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.13 mi
Kilometers
227.12 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.49 mi
Kilometers
261.51 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hardwick
Fri, Nov 6, 9:19 PM EST
Return by in Savannah
Sat, Nov 7, 12:29 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-11-06T18:09
Arrive Hardwick
Fri, Nov 6, 9:19 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:00 PM EST
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
Nunez
GA

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

From Savannah
81.2 mi
01h 34m
To Hardwick
81.3 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68ยฐF
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
63ยฐF
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m ยท 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Fahm Street

    22 m ยท 7 sec ยท North Fahm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bay Street

    1.8 mi ยท 3 min ยท West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    110 m ยท 7 sec ยท Collins Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Avenue

    139 m ยท 9 sec ยท Augusta Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South

    995 ft ยท 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.4 km ยท 1 min ยท William F. Lynes Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

    1032 ft ยท 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon

    1104 ft ยท 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    109.5 mi ยท 1 hr 58 min ยท Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 19: Dublin, East Dublin

    1813 ft ยท 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Glenwood Avenue

    2 mi ยท 3 min ยท Glenwood Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    3.7 mi ยท 7 min ยท South Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.4 km ยท 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    1.2 km ยท 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    37.1 mi ยท 45 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Irwinton Road

    3.1 mi ยท 5 min ยท Irwinton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Wayne Street

    1357 ft ยท 36 sec ยท South Wayne Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vinson Highway

    27 m ยท 2 sec ยท Vinson Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Vinson Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
110 mi ยท 67%
South Jefferson Street
4.62 mi ยท 3%
Irwinton Road
3.06 mi ยท 2%
Glenwood Avenue
2.05 mi ยท 1%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi ยท 1%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.34 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

110 mi ยท 01h 58m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
141.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
01h 34m from Savannah
Leave By
10:40 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Savannah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hardwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Savannah and 81.3 miles from Hardwick.

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

The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Savannah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hardwick.

Stop Ideas Near Nunez

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

108 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Hardwick. Straight-line distance: 141.13 mi (227.12 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 Hardwick

Hardwick is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0682000, -83.2234900
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Hardwick (-83.22349, 33.0682)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.71 L ยท about $20.33
Round trip
$40.66
11.48 gal ยท 43.42 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $20.33 $40.66
Mid-grade $4.04 $23.18 $46.36
Premium $4.48 $25.70 $51.41
Diesel $5.66 $32.49 $64.98

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Hardwick. The current time is 18:09:48.

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.