How far is Savannah, GA from Helena, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Helena, GA is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Candler County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Helena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Helena.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Turn left onto Collins Street
110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street
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Continue on Augusta Avenue
139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South
995 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
1032 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon
1104 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton
1406 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Metter Road
2632 ft · 1 min · Metter Road
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Continue on Eastman Road
13.6 mi · 19 min · Eastman Road
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Turn left onto Snowhill Baptist Church Road
8.4 mi · 15 min · Snowhill Baptist Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
1319 ft · 32 sec · Railroad Street
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Merge slight left onto West Oak Street
1543 ft · 38 sec · West Oak Street
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Continue on West Golden Isles Highway
1990 ft · 56 sec · West Golden Isles Highway
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Turn left onto South Forsythe Avenue
45 m · 6 sec · South Forsythe Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Forsythe Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Helena.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
85.6 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Helena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Helena?
The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Metter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Savannah and 64.5 miles from Helena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.12 one way or $32.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Helena.
Stop Ideas Near Metter
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 Metter.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Helena. Straight-line distance: 106.24 mi (170.98 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Helena
Helena is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0737900, -82.9145900 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Helena (-82.91459, 32.07379)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $3.54 | $16.12 | $32.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $18.37 | $36.75 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $20.37 | $40.75 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $25.75 | $51.51 |
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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