How far is Savannah, GA from Ludowici, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Ludowici, GA is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 01h 18m.
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 Liberty County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Ludowici.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Ludowici.
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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
5.9 mi · 7 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
121 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Coastal Highway
1243 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Ocean Highway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Ocean Highway
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Take the exit straight toward GA 196 West: Hinesville
1342 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leroy Coffer Highway
8.6 mi · 12 min · Leroy Coffer Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oglethorpe Highway
18.6 mi · 31 min · East Oglethorpe Highway
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Continue on Cypress Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Cypress Street
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Turn left onto South McDonald Street
2228 ft · 40 sec · South McDonald Street
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Turn right onto West Academy Street
21 m · 3 sec · West Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Ludowici.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Oglethorpe Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oglethorpe Highway
18.6 mi · 00h 31m
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 Ludowici.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Ludowici?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Savannah and 27.7 miles from Ludowici.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Ludowici.
Stop Ideas Near Midway
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 Midway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Ludowici. Straight-line distance: 45.76 mi (73.64 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ludowici
City in Long County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,352 |
| Coordinates | 31.7079900, -81.7423400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ludowici (-81.74234, 31.70799)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
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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