How far is Savannah, GA from North Druid Hills, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to North Druid Hills, GA is about 252.3 miles (406 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.
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City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and North Druid Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and North Druid Hills.
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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 right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 155: Flat Shoals Road, Candler Road
2728 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp left onto Flat Shoals Parkway
650 ft · 23 sec · Flat Shoals Parkway
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Continue on Flat Shoals Road
2494 ft · 54 sec · Flat Shoals Road
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Continue on Candler Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Candler Road
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Continue on South Candler Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Candler Street
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Continue on East Trinity Place
810 ft · 22 sec · East Trinity Place
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Turn right onto Church Street
1826 ft · 54 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Commerce Drive
150 m · 15 sec · Commerce Drive
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Turn right onto Clairemont Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Clairemont Avenue
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Continue on Clairmont Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Clairmont Road
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Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road
2253 ft · 54 sec · North Druid Hills Road
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Turn left onto Lavista Road Northeast
104 m · 12 sec · Lavista Road Northeast
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Turn left
21 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
76 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and North Druid Hills.
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
162 mi · 02h 54m
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 Sunny near North Druid Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to North Druid Hills?
The road trip is about 252.3 miles (406 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Savannah and 126.2 miles from North Druid Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.25 one way or $70.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near North Druid Hills.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and North Druid Hills. Straight-line distance: 221.46 mi (356.41 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Druid Hills
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 18,947 |
| Coordinates | 33.8167700, -84.3132600 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Druid Hills (-84.31326, 33.81677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $35.25 | $70.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.42 | $78.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.52 | $85.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.05 | $100.11 |
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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