How far is Savannah, GA from Ohio, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Ohio, GA is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.24 mi
02h 49m
Flight
162.26 mi
261.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.26 mi
Kilometers
261.14 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.24 mi
Kilometers
278.81 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ohio
Fri, Oct 16, 9:27 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Fri, Oct 16, 12:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-10-16T06:37
Arrive Ohio
Fri, Oct 16, 9:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Nunez
GA

Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

From Savannah
86.2 mi
01h 24m
To Ohio
87.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    135.2 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville

    1979 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 358: Allentown, Danville

    30 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    27.2 mi · 38 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Brock Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Brock Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Brock Road

    1969 ft · 1 min · Brock Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lilly Creek Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Lilly Creek Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lilly Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
135 mi · 78%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Brock Road
1.34 mi · 1%
Lilly Creek Road
1.08 mi · 1%
William F. Lynes Parkway
0.85 mi
GA 358
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

135 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
01h 24m from Savannah
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Ohio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Savannah and 87.1 miles from Ohio.

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

The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Ohio.

Stop Ideas Near Nunez

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nunez, 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 Nunez.

RAIL

Jesup

108 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Ohio. Straight-line distance: 162.26 mi (261.14 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ohio

Ohio is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5829200, -83.8157400
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.099864, 32.083447)
End: Lilly Creek Road (-83.815491, 32.582857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.14 L · about $23.13
Round trip
$46.25
12.22 gal · 46.28 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.13 $46.25
Mid-grade $4.27 $26.08 $52.17
Premium $4.70 $28.72 $57.43
Diesel $5.75 $35.10 $70.20

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Ohio. The current time is 06:37:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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