How far is Savannah, GA from McCaysville, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to McCaysville, GA is about 351.3 miles (565.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and McCaysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and McCaysville.
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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
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 26 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Continue on A P D Highway
6.7 mi · 7 min · A P D Highway
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Continue on APD Highway
27.8 mi · 35 min · APD Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on APD Highway
13.3 mi · 16 min · APD Highway
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Drive
10.1 mi · 15 min · Blue Ridge Drive
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Turn right onto East Tennessee Avenue
49 m · 7 sec · East Tennessee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Tennessee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and McCaysville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Savannah and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McCaysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to McCaysville?
The road trip is about 351.3 miles (565.4 km) and usually takes 06h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.7 miles from Savannah and 175.7 miles from McCaysville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.08 one way or $98.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Savannah and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McCaysville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and McCaysville. Straight-line distance: 275.14 mi (442.79 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McCaysville
City in Fannin County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,217 |
| Coordinates | 34.9861900, -84.3713100 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
End: McCaysville (-84.37131, 34.98619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 565 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $49.08 | $98.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $54.88 | $109.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $59.20 | $118.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $69.68 | $139.36 |
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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