How far is Savannah, GA from Resaca, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Resaca, GA is about 321.8 miles (517.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281 miles (452.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m 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
321.81 mi
05h 56m
Flight
281.01 mi
452.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.01 mi
Kilometers
452.24 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.81 mi
Kilometers
517.91 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Resaca
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-23T01:02
Arrive Resaca
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 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
5:08 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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Savannah
160.9 mi
02h 58m
To Resaca
160.9 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    162.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    51.9 mi · 56 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 136: Resaca, LaFayette

    1256 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Resaca Beach Boulevard

    2069 ft · 43 sec · Resaca Beach Boulevard

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Battlefield Parkway

    558 ft · 22 sec · Battlefield Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Nicklesville Road Northeast

    18 m · 1 sec · Nicklesville Road Northeast

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nicklesville Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 50%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 27%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
62.4 mi · 19%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 2%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 1%
William F. Lynes Parkway
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
281 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 58m from Savannah
Leave By
5:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Resaca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 321.8 miles (517.9 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.9 miles from Savannah and 160.9 miles from Resaca.

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

The direct path is about 281 miles (452.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 5:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.00 one way or $89.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Resaca.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Resaca. Straight-line distance: 281.01 mi (452.24 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Resaca

City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,089
Coordinates34.5803600, -84.9432800
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Resaca (-84.94328, 34.58036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 518 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.36 gal
42.99 L · about $45.00
Round trip
$89.99
22.72 gal · 85.98 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 201.9 kg / 445 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $45.00 $89.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $50.31 $100.63
Premium $4.78 $54.28 $108.56
Diesel $5.62 $63.89 $127.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Resaca. The current time is 01:02:08.

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.