How far is Savannah, GA from Hartwell, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Hartwell, GA is about 218.1 miles (351 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Hartwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Hartwell.
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Start on the route
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Fahm Street
22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street
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Turn right onto West Bay Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 516 West, GA 21 North
1442 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Continue on Augusta Road
12.6 mi · 18 min · Augusta Road
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Continue straight
41.9 mi · 48 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
91 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road
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Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road
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Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road
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Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road
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Continue on Main Street
19.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the ramp sharp left toward Mike Padgett Highway
62 m · 7 sec · Mike Padgett Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
1.1 km · 53 sec · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Atlanta
2709 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
23.9 mi · 26 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Road
10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Thomson Road
11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road
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Turn left
3269 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Tignall Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tignall Road
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Turn left onto Tignall Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Tignall Road
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Continue on South Hulin Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Hulin Avenue
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Continue on Elberton Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Elberton Highway
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Continue on Washington Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Washington Highway
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elbert Street
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Continue on Heard Street
549 ft · 7 sec · Heard Street
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.1 km · 46 sec · Elbert Street
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Turn right onto North Oliver Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Oliver Street
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Continue on Hartwell Highway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Hartwell Highway
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Continue on Elberton Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Elberton Highway
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Continue on Elberton Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Elberton Highway
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Continue on Elberton Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Elberton Highway
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Continue on Benson Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Benson Street
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Continue on Benson Street
110 m · 20 sec · Benson Street
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Turn right onto South Forest Avenue
593 ft · 28 sec · South Forest Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Forest Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Hartwell.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Hartwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Hartwell?
The road trip is about 218.1 miles (351 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Hephzibah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Savannah and 109 miles from Hartwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 7:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.50 one way or $61.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Hartwell.
Stop Ideas Near Hephzibah
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hephzibah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Hartwell. Straight-line distance: 189.2 mi (304.49 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartwell
City in Hart County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,446 |
| Coordinates | 34.3528800, -82.9320900 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartwell (-82.93209, 34.35288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.10 | $68.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.79 | $73.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.30 | $86.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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