How far is Savannah, GA from Lincolnton, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Lincolnton, GA is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.29 mi
03h 34m
Flight
142.6 mi
229.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.6 mi
Kilometers
229.49 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.29 mi
Kilometers
253.13 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-19T06:22
Arrive Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Girard
GA

City in Burke County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
78.7 mi
01h 47m
To Lincolnton
78.6 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Old Evans Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Evans Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Riverwatch Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    112 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    17.5 mi · 26 min · Washington Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    10.4 mi · 18 min · Augusta Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Elm Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Elm Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1240 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
54.5 mi · 35%
Main Street
19.5 mi · 12%
Washington Road
17.5 mi · 11%
Augusta Highway
10.4 mi · 7%
Bobby Jones Expressway
9.53 mi · 6%
Millhaven Road
7.48 mi · 5%
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 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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
142.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Girard
01h 47m from Savannah
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Savannah and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincolnton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Girard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Savannah and 78.6 miles from Lincolnton.

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

The direct path is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Savannah and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincolnton.

Stop Ideas Near Girard

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

62 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

90 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Savannah

119 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Lincolnton. Straight-line distance: 142.6 mi (229.49 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 Lincolnton

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population1,504
Coordinates33.7923500, -82.4790200
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Lincolnton (-82.47902, 33.79235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21.01 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.97
11.1 gal · 42.02 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.98 $43.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.58 $49.16
Premium $4.78 $26.52 $53.04
Diesel $5.62 $31.21 $62.43

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Lincolnton. The current time is 06:22:48.

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.