How far is Savannah, GA from Rochelle, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Rochelle, GA is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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 03h 25m.
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.
Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Rochelle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Rochelle.
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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
85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton
1406 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Metter Road
2632 ft · 1 min · Metter Road
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Continue on Eastman Road
37.5 mi · 52 min · Eastman Road
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
2113 ft · 57 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Griffin Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Griffin Avenue
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Continue on Rhine Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Rhine Highway
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Turn right onto Abbeville Highway
13.7 mi · 19 min · Abbeville Highway
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Turn right onto Rhine-Abbeville Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Rhine-Abbeville Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Ashley Street
16 m · 1 sec · Ashley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ashley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Rochelle.
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
85.6 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Savannah and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rochelle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Rochelle?
The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 81.8 miles from Savannah and 82 miles from Rochelle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Savannah and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rochelle.
Stop Ideas Near Nunez
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nunez.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 138.35 mi (222.65 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochelle
Human settlement in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,081 |
| Coordinates | 31.9510100, -83.4562700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rochelle (-83.45627, 31.95101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $22.89 | $45.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.60 | $51.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.62 | $55.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.51 | $65.01 |
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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