How far is Savannah, GA from Mount Zion, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Mount Zion, GA is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Mount Zion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Mount Zion.
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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
85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton
1406 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
3235 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
37.2 mi · 45 min
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Continue on South Harris Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Harris Street
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Turn straight onto Sparta Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road
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Continue on Warthen Road
20.8 mi · 31 min · Warthen Road
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Continue on East Broad Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
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Turn right
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Jones Street
3247 ft · 55 sec · Jones Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Greensboro Highway
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Turn left onto Fairmont Road
18 m · 4 sec · Fairmont Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairmont Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Mount Zion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
85.6 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Mount Zion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Mount Zion?
The road trip is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Savannah and 84.3 miles from Mount Zion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Mount Zion.
Stop Ideas Near Nunez
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 Nunez.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Mount Zion. Straight-line distance: 141.74 mi (228.11 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Zion
Mount Zion is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3612500, -83.0076500 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Zion (-83.00765, 33.36125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $3.47 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.94 | $23.47 | $46.93 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
| Diesel | $5.59 | $33.27 | $66.53 |
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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