How far is Savannah, GA from Kennesaw, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Kennesaw, GA is about 274.4 miles (441.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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Flight Distance
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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 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Kennesaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Kennesaw.
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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
162.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta
1976 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Canton Road Connector
1130 ft · 18 sec · Canton Road Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 3, GA 5 South: Kennesaw
806 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
814 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41, GA 3, GA 5
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Cobb Parkway North
4.6 mi · 7 min · Cobb Parkway North
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Turn right onto Summers Street Northwest
2249 ft · 1 min · Summers Street Northwest
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Turn left onto South Main Street Northwest
1131 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street Northwest
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Turn left onto J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
20 m · 2 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Kennesaw.
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
162 mi · 02h 54m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Savannah and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kennesaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Kennesaw?
The road trip is about 274.4 miles (441.6 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Savannah and 137.3 miles from Kennesaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 6:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.34 one way or $76.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Savannah and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kennesaw.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Kennesaw. Straight-line distance: 243.73 mi (392.24 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kennesaw
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 34,712 |
| Coordinates | 34.0234300, -84.6154900 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennesaw (-84.61549, 34.02343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $38.34 | $76.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.87 | $85.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.25 | $92.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $54.44 | $108.88 |
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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