How far is Savannah, GA from Rydal, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Rydal, GA is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.
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 Twiggs 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 Rydal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Rydal.
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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
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
25.1 mi · 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 411: Chatsworth, White
1823 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 411 North: Chatsworth
88 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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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 Rydal.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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 Rydal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Rydal?
The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?
Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.8 miles from Savannah and 150.9 miles from Rydal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.08 one way or $74.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Rydal.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Rydal. Straight-line distance: 260.53 mi (419.29 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rydal
Rydal is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3353700, -84.7154900 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rydal (-84.71549, 34.33537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $3.48 | $37.08 | $74.17 |
| Mid-grade | $3.98 | $42.37 | $84.73 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $47.02 | $94.04 |
| Diesel | $5.61 | $59.79 | $119.58 |
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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