How far is Savannah, GA from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Raleigh, NC is about 319.8 miles (514.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m 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
319.75 mi
05h 57m
Flight
291.28 mi
468.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.28 mi
Kilometers
468.77 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.75 mi
Kilometers
514.59 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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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 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Tue, Aug 25, 5:17 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Tue, Aug 25, 11:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-08-24T23:19
Arrive Raleigh
Tue, Aug 25, 5:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:04 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
Timmonsville
SC

City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Savannah
160 mi
02h 58m
To Raleigh
159.7 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Fahm Street

    1525 ft · 1 min · North Fahm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Oglethorpe Avenue

    881 ft · 18 sec · West Oglethorpe Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward GA 404 North, US 17 North

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Atlantic Coastal Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Atlantic Coastal Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge

    1 km · 43 sec · Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Speedway Boulevard

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Speedway Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on General William Hardee Boulevard

    1 mi · 1 min · General William Hardee Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence

    2497 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    273.7 mi · 4 hr 58 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    12.6 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Rock Quarry Rd North

    1718 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road

    2190 ft · 49 sec · Rock Quarry Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road

    1488 ft · 41 sec · Rock Quarry Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Wilmington Street

    987 ft · 41 sec · South Wilmington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
274 mi · 86%
I 40 West
27.6 mi · 9%
Speedway Boulevard
11.7 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.24 mi
Atlantic Coastal Highway
1.18 mi
General William Hardee Boulevard
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

274 mi · 04h 58m

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
05h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
291.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Timmonsville
02h 58m from Savannah
Leave By
5:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Savannah and Sunny near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 319.8 miles (514.6 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?

Timmonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160 miles from Savannah and 159.7 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 5:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.68 one way or $89.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Savannah and Sunny near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Timmonsville

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 Timmonsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 14 mi away

Town Hall

Florence , SC
101 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 4.5/5 405 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Turbeville Town Hall

Turbeville , SC
1400 Main St, Turbeville, SC 29162
Rating 3.0/5 7 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Coward City Hall

Coward , SC
3720 US-52, Coward, SC 29530
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Timmonsville.

RAIL

Florence

18 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

53 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Dillon

61 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Camden

64 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 291.28 mi (468.77 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Raleigh

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.

Population474,414
Coordinates35.7721000, -78.6386100
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 515 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.28 gal
42.71 L · about $44.68
Round trip
$89.36
22.56 gal · 85.42 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.5 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $44.68 $89.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $49.96 $99.92
Premium $4.78 $53.90 $107.79
Diesel $5.62 $63.44 $126.88

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 · Aug 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Raleigh. The current time is 23:19:29.

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.