How far is Savannah, GA from Riverdale, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Riverdale, GA is about 238.6 miles (384 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Riverdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Riverdale.
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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
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Old Dixie Highway
1648 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Old Dixie Road
982 ft · 15 sec · Old Dixie Road
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Turn slight right onto Upper Riverdale Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Upper Riverdale Road
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Continue on Valley Hill Road Southwest
1230 ft · 29 sec · Valley Hill Road Southwest
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Continue on Main Street
57 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Riverdale.
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.
Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Riverdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Riverdale?
The road trip is about 238.6 miles (384 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Savannah and 119.4 miles from Riverdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 8:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.35 one way or $66.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Riverdale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 218.14 mi (351.06 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverdale
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 15,516 |
| Coordinates | 33.5726100, -84.4132600 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverdale (-84.41326, 33.57261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $33.35 | $66.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.29 | $74.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.23 | $80.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.35 | $94.71 |
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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