How far is Savannah, GA from Porterdale, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Porterdale, GA is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Porterdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Porterdale.
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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
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
1298 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverside Drive
44 m · 2 sec · Riverside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Drive
6.3 mi · 9 min · Riverside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
17 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
48 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on East 3rd Street
2029 ft · 53 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Covington Street
8.2 mi · 11 min · Covington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Highway 162 South
4.4 mi · 8 min · Highway 162 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.5 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broad Street
1.5 km · 3 min · South Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Porterdale.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Savannah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Porterdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Porterdale?
The road trip is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Savannah and 113.2 miles from Porterdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 8:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.61 one way or $63.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Savannah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Porterdale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Porterdale. Straight-line distance: 192.17 mi (309.27 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Porterdale
City in Newton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,475 |
| Coordinates | 33.5751100, -83.8938000 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Porterdale (-83.8938, 33.57511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $31.61 | $63.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.34 | $70.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.13 | $76.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.88 | $89.76 |
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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