How far is Savannah, GA from Social Circle, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Social Circle, GA is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
224.54 mi
04h 30m
Flight
186.8 mi
300.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.8 mi
Kilometers
300.62 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.54 mi
Kilometers
361.37 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Social Circle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Social Circle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 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
Dublin
GA

City in and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
112.2 mi
02h 15m
To Social Circle
112.3 mi
02h 15m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Social Circle.

  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

    109.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 19: Dublin, East Dublin

    1813 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Glenwood Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · South Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    44 mi · 55 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Columbia Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · North Columbia Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Continue on James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Madison Road Highway

    2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Eatonton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eatonton Road

  28. 28

    Take the exit left toward I 20 West: Atlanta

    2122 ft · 26 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    16 mi · 17 min · Purple Heart Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 11: Monroe, Monticello

    1408 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Cherokee Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Cherokee Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Hightower Trail

    25 m · 3 sec · East Hightower Trail

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hightower Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
110 mi · 49%
North Columbia Street
16 mi · 7%
Purple Heart Highway
16 mi · 7%
Madison Highway
9.78 mi · 4%
Madison Road
6.65 mi · 3%
South Jefferson Street
4.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

110 mi · 01h 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
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
186.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
02h 15m from Savannah
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Social Circle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Social Circle?

The road trip is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Savannah and 112.3 miles from Social Circle.

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

The direct path is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.37 one way or $62.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Social Circle.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Social Circle. Straight-line distance: 186.8 mi (300.62 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Social Circle

#2 Social Circle

City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America

Population4,630
Coordinates33.6562300, -83.7182300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Social Circle (-83.71823, 33.65623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.92 gal
29.99 L · about $31.37
Round trip
$62.74
15.84 gal · 59.98 L
Estimated CO2
70.4 kg one way
Round trip: 140.8 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.37 $62.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.08 $70.16
Premium $4.78 $37.84 $75.68
Diesel $5.62 $44.54 $89.08

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 Social Circle. The current time is 08:58:01.

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.