How far is Savannah, GA from Sparks, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Sparks, GA is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.19 mi
02h 57m
Flight
117.92 mi
189.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.92 mi
Kilometers
189.78 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.19 mi
Kilometers
233.66 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sparks
Tue, Nov 10, 2:33 PM EST
Return by in Savannah
Tue, Nov 10, 5:30 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-11-10T11:35
Arrive Sparks
Tue, Nov 10, 2:33 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Stillmore
GA

Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

From Savannah
72.6 mi
01h 28m
To Sparks
72.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton

    1406 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    3235 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    37.2 mi · 45 min

  15. 15

    Continue on South Harris Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Harris Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Sparta Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mayview Road

    6.6 mi · 16 min · Mayview Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Sparta Davisboro Road

    11 m · 1 sec · South Sparta Davisboro Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sparta Davisboro Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
85.6 mi · 59%
Mayview Road
6.65 mi · 5%
South Harris Street
3.19 mi · 2%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Sparta Road
1.49 mi · 1%
William F. Lynes Parkway
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stillmore
01h 28m from Savannah
Leave By
12:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Sparks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stillmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Savannah and 72.6 miles from Sparks.

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

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Sparks.

Stop Ideas Near Stillmore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stillmore, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stillmore.

RAIL

Jesup

98 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Savannah

109 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 117.92 mi (189.78 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sparks

Sparks is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0879300, -82.7376400
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Sparks (-82.73764, 33.08793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.39 L · about $17.76
Round trip
$35.52
10.24 gal · 38.78 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.47 $17.76 $35.52
Mid-grade $3.94 $20.19 $40.39
Premium $4.39 $22.46 $44.91
Diesel $5.59 $28.63 $57.25

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Sparks. The current time is 11:35:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.