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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Burke County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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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.
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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 left to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Continue on Old Evans Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Evans Road
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Turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Riverwatch Parkway
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Turn slight right
112 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
17.5 mi · 26 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Augusta Highway
10.4 mi · 18 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Elm Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Elm Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1240 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
48 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Girard.
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Savannah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Lincolnton. Straight-line distance: 142.6 mi (229.49 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincolnton
Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 33.7923500, -82.4790200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincolnton (-82.47902, 33.79235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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