How far is Savannah, GA from Meigs, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Meigs, GA is about 241.7 miles (389 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
241.71 mi
05h 11m
Flight
189.31 mi
304.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.31 mi
Kilometers
304.66 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.71 mi
Kilometers
389 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meigs
Mon, May 4, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Tue, May 5, 5:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-04T18:37
Arrive Meigs
Mon, May 4, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Waycross
GA

City in Ware County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
120.8 mi
02h 35m
To Meigs
120.9 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Meigs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Meigs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Fahm Street

    22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bay Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Avenue

    139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South

    995 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

    1032 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon

    1104 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC

    121 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 99

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 99: GA 99

    65 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    6 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grants Ferry Road

    29 m · 1 sec · Grants Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Grants Ferry Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Grants Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    11.4 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    19 mi · 25 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Carswell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Georgia Parkway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · South Georgia Parkway

  28. 28

    Continue on Albany Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

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    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 25 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left

    24.5 mi · 36 min

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tifton Highway

    34 m · 5 sec · Tifton Highway

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto Tifton Highway

    1156 ft · 23 sec · Tifton Highway

  42. 42

    Turn right onto West Bypass

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bypass

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Camilla Highway

    1642 ft · 30 sec · Camilla Highway

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Upper Meigs Road

    18.3 mi · 26 min · Upper Meigs Road

  45. 45

    Continue on East Depot Street

    1596 ft · 1 min · East Depot Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Church Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Meigs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
47 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Highway
64.3 mi · 27%
I 95 North
56.6 mi · 23%
Grants Ferry Road
34.5 mi · 14%
Upper Meigs Road
18.3 mi · 8%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
5.91 mi · 2%
South Georgia Parkway
5.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

55.6 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.4 mi
189.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waycross
02h 35m from Savannah
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Meigs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Meigs?

The road trip is about 241.7 miles (389 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Waycross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.8 miles from Savannah and 120.9 miles from Meigs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.79 one way or $67.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Meigs.

Stop Ideas Near Waycross

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waycross and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waycross Utility Billing Department
Scenic stop 2.2 mi away

Waycross Utility Billing Department

Waycross , GA
417 Pendleton St, Waycross, GA 31501, United States
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company,Park
Blackshear City Hall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Blackshear City Hall

Blackshear , GA
318 Taylor St, Blackshear, GA 31516
Rating 4.2/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.2 mi away

Waycross Public Works

Waycross , GA
417 Pendleton St, Waycross, GA 31501
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Paving contractor

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waycross.

RAIL

Jesup

63 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Jacksonville

112 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Meigs. Straight-line distance: 189.31 mi (304.66 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Meigs

#2 Meigs

City in Mitchell and Thomas Counties, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,029
Coordinates31.0724100, -84.0890700
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Meigs (-84.08907, 31.07241)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.53 gal
32.29 L · about $33.79
Round trip
$67.57
17.06 gal · 64.58 L
Estimated CO2
75.8 kg one way
Round trip: 151.6 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.79 $67.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.78 $75.56
Premium $4.78 $40.76 $81.51
Diesel $5.62 $47.97 $95.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Meigs. The current time is 18:37:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.