How far is Savannah, GA from Lumber City, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Lumber City, GA is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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 02h 39m.
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.
County seat in Evans County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Lumber City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Lumber City.
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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
20.9 mi · 23 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280: Pembroke
1098 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight
822 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
936 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right
737 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight
1656 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
37.8 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto Shepards Bridge Road
18.6 mi · 33 min · Shepards Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Hitchcock Road
2 mi · 5 min · Hitchcock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old River Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · Old River Road
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Continue on Bells Ferry Road
6.9 mi · 12 min · Bells Ferry Road
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Victoria Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Lumber City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 280
Continue straight
37.8 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Cloudy leaving Savannah and Mostly Cloudy near Lumber City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Lumber City?
The road trip is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Claxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Savannah and 52.5 miles from Lumber City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.66 one way or $29.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Savannah and Mostly Cloudy near Lumber City.
Stop Ideas Near Claxton
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 Claxton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Lumber City. Straight-line distance: 93.17 mi (149.94 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lumber City
City in Telfair County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,257 |
| Coordinates | 31.9293500, -82.6795800 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lumber City (-82.67958, 31.92935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.66 | $29.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.39 | $32.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.68 | $35.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.81 | $41.62 |
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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