How far is Savannah, GA from Springfield, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Springfield, GA is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.49 mi
05h 11m
Flight
241.31 mi
388.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.31 mi
Kilometers
388.35 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.49 mi
Kilometers
448.18 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 10:25 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 10:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 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
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
139.2 mi
02h 35m
To Springfield
139.3 mi
02h 35m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    162.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Woodstock

    1759 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Highway 92

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 92

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Springfield Drive

    1 km · 3 min · Springfield Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Caliber Court

    126 m · 18 sec · Caliber Court

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caliber Court

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 58%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 31%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 4%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 3%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
6.81 mi · 2%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
241.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 35m from Savannah
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Savannah and 139.3 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.94 one way or $77.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Springfield.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 241.31 mi (388.35 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States

Population4,063
Coordinates34.0945400, -84.5085400
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Springfield (-84.50854, 34.09454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.83 gal
37.2 L · about $38.94
Round trip
$77.87
19.66 gal · 74.4 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.7 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.94 $77.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.54 $87.07
Premium $4.78 $46.97 $93.94
Diesel $5.62 $55.28 $110.57

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 Springfield. The current time is 05:13:56.

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.