How far is Savannah, GA from Monticello, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Monticello, GA is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.25 mi
03h 50m
Flight
172.29 mi
277.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.29 mi
Kilometers
277.27 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.25 mi
Kilometers
323.88 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Sat, May 30, 11:49 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sat, May 30, 3:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-30T07:58
Arrive Monticello
Sat, May 30, 11:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Soperton
GA

City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America

From Savannah
100.5 mi
01h 55m
To Monticello
100.7 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    161.5 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon

    906 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street

    149 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    87 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    1967 ft · 41 sec · 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Gray Highway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Gray Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Gray Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Greene Settlement Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Greene Settlement Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Monticello Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 11 South

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 11 South

  20. 20

    Continue on Hillsboro Street

    1 km · 1 min · Hillsboro Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    785 ft · 20 sec · East Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Warren Street

    119 m · 14 sec · South Warren Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Warren Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 80%
State Highway 11 South
10.8 mi · 5%
Gray Highway
10.3 mi · 5%
Monticello Highway
7.7 mi · 4%
Greene Settlement Road
3.59 mi · 2%
Gray Bypass
2.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
172.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soperton
01h 55m from Savannah
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Savannah and Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Savannah and 100.7 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.12 one way or $56.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Savannah and Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Soperton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Soperton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Jesup

109 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 172.29 mi (277.27 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Monticello

City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Georgia, United States

Population2,766
Coordinates33.3048500, -83.6832300
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Monticello (-83.68323, 33.30485)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.88 L · about $28.12
Round trip
$56.25
14.2 gal · 53.76 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.12 $56.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.45 $62.89
Premium $4.78 $33.92 $67.85
Diesel $5.62 $39.93 $79.86

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Monticello. The current time is 07:58:56.

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.