How far is Savannah, GA from Pearson, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Pearson, GA is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
154.36 mi
03h 10m
Flight
116.46 mi
187.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.46 mi
Kilometers
187.43 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.36 mi
Kilometers
248.42 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearson
Mon, Apr 13, 3:09 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Mon, Apr 13, 6:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-13T11:58
Arrive Pearson
Mon, Apr 13, 3:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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
Dock Junction
GA

Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia

From Savannah
77.2 mi
01h 35m
To Pearson
77.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Albany Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
56.6 mi · 37%
Grants Ferry Road
34.5 mi · 22%
Albany Highway
22.3 mi · 14%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
5.91 mi · 4%
South Georgia Parkway
5.58 mi · 4%
Carswell Avenue
3.68 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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
116.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dock Junction
01h 35m from Savannah
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Partly Sunny near Pearson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Dock Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Savannah and 77.2 miles from Pearson.

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

The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Partly Sunny near Pearson.

Stop Ideas Near Dock Junction

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 Dock Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brunswick Courthouse
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Historic Brunswick Courthouse

Brunswick , GA
701 G St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Rating 4.9/5 11 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Brunswick Old City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Brunswick Old City Hall

Brunswick , GA
1229 Newcastle St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Wedding venue
Brunswick Housing Authority
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Brunswick Housing Authority

Brunswick , GA
1126 Albany St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Rating 3.1/5 17 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dock Junction.

RAIL

Jesup

57 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Jacksonville

95 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Savannah

104 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Pearson. Straight-line distance: 116.46 mi (187.43 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Pearson

City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA

Population2,089
Coordinates31.2977000, -82.8523700
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Pearson (-82.85237, 31.2977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.62 L · about $21.59
Round trip
$43.17
10.9 gal · 41.24 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.59 $43.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.14 $48.28
Premium $4.78 $26.04 $52.08
Diesel $5.62 $30.65 $61.30

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 · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Pearson. The current time is 11:58:58.

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.