How far is Savannah, GA from Harlem, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Harlem, GA is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.16 mi
02h 59m
Flight
115.86 mi
186.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.86 mi
Kilometers
186.46 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.16 mi
Kilometers
219.13 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harlem
Tue, May 12, 10:16 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Wed, May 13, 1:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-12T19:17
Arrive Harlem
Tue, May 12, 10:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hiltonia
GA

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

From Savannah
68.1 mi
01h 29m
To Harlem
68 mi
01h 29m

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
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Millhaven Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Milhaven Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Millhaven Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp sharp left toward Mike Padgett Highway

    62 m · 7 sec · Mike Padgett Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78 East, US 278 East, GA 10 East

    1371 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    41 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Gordon Highway

    14.3 mi · 20 min · Gordon Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Milledgeville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Milledgeville Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Milledgeville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
54.5 mi · 40%
Main Street
19.5 mi · 14%
Gordon Highway
14.3 mi · 11%
Millhaven Road
7.48 mi · 5%
North Main Street
6.4 mi · 5%
Bobby Jones Expressway
4.73 mi · 3%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hiltonia
01h 29m from Savannah
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Savannah and Partly Sunny near Harlem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hiltonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Savannah and 68 miles from Harlem.

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

The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Savannah and Partly Sunny near Harlem.

Stop Ideas Near Hiltonia

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

69 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

79 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Savannah

102 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 115.86 mi (186.46 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Harlem

Town in Columbia County, Georgia, United States

Population3,547
Coordinates33.4145800, -82.3126200
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Harlem (-82.31262, 33.41458)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.19 L · about $19.05
Round trip
$38.10
9.62 gal · 36.38 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.05 $38.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.30 $42.61
Premium $4.78 $22.98 $45.96
Diesel $5.62 $27.05 $54.10

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 Harlem. The current time is 19:17:29.

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.