How far is Savannah, GA from Lithonia, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Lithonia, GA is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Lithonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Lithonia.
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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
51.3 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 155: McDonough, Griffin
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 155 North: McDonough, Southern Belle Farm
50 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto McDonough Road
1427 ft · 24 sec · McDonough Road
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Continue on GA 155
2.9 mi · 5 min · GA 155
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Turn left onto John Frank Ward Boulevard
865 ft · 25 sec · John Frank Ward Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sims Street
1398 ft · 36 sec · Sims Street
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Continue on Highway 155 North
9.7 mi · 14 min · Highway 155 North
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Turn right onto Steam Mill Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Steam Mill Expressway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Union Church Road
64 m · 3 sec · Union Church Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Union Church Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Union Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Flat Bridge Road Southwest
65 m · 4 sec · Flat Bridge Road Southwest
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Continue on Klondike Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Klondike Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Klondike Road;Rockland Road
37 m · 3 sec · Klondike Road
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Exit the rotary onto Klondike Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Klondike Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1948 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rock Chapel Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Lithonia.
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.
Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Lithonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Lithonia?
The road trip is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.6 miles from Savannah and 120.7 miles from Lithonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 7:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Lithonia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Lithonia. Straight-line distance: 207.5 mi (333.94 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lithonia
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,321 |
| Coordinates | 33.7123300, -84.1051900 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lithonia (-84.10519, 33.71233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $33.71 | $67.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.69 | $75.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.66 | $81.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.86 | $95.72 |
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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