How far is Savannah, GA from Perry, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Perry, GA is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.16 mi
03h 15m
Flight
155.91 mi
250.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.91 mi
Kilometers
250.91 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.16 mi
Kilometers
272.23 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perry
Tue, May 5, 6:54 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Tue, May 5, 10:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-05T03:38
Arrive Perry
Tue, May 5, 6:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 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
Nunez
GA

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

From Savannah
84.4 mi
01h 37m
To Perry
84.7 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.3 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Moody Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Moody Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3158 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Houston Lake Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Houston Lake Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Swift Street

    2897 ft · 1 min · Swift Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Macon Road

    863 ft · 27 sec · Macon Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    65 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
135 mi · 80%
Houston Lake Road
4.72 mi · 3%
Moody Road
3.86 mi · 2%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 1%
William F. Lynes Parkway
0.85 mi · 1%
Swift Street
0.55 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 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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
155.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
01h 37m from Savannah
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Perry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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 84.4 miles from Savannah and 84.7 miles from Perry.

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

The direct path is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.65 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Perry. Straight-line distance: 155.91 mi (250.91 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Perry

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

Population18,845
Coordinates32.4582100, -83.7315700
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Perry (-83.73157, 32.45821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
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.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.6 L · about $23.65
Round trip
$47.29
11.94 gal · 45.2 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.65 $47.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.44 $52.88
Premium $4.78 $28.52 $57.05
Diesel $5.62 $33.58 $67.15

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Perry. The current time is 03:38:09.

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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.