How far is Savannah, GA from Sugar Hill, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Sugar Hill, GA is about 280.6 miles (451.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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
280.61 mi
05h 11m
Flight
219.92 mi
353.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.92 mi
Kilometers
353.93 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.61 mi
Kilometers
451.6 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 Sugar Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-19T06:21
Arrive Sugar Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 11:32 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
11:11 AM to 1:11 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
6:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
140.2 mi
02h 35m
To Sugar Hill
140.4 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Sugar Hill.

  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 right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    158 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1872 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    14.3 mi · 15 min · Interstate Highway 85

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 317 North: Suwanee

    1521 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lawrenceville Suwanee Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Suwanee Dam Road Northwest

    1581 ft · 30 sec · Suwanee Dam Road Northwest

  25. 25

    Continue on Suwanee Buford Dam Road

    1954 ft · 39 sec · Suwanee Buford Dam Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast

    1037 ft · 37 sec · Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 58%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 22%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 6%
Interstate Highway 85
14.3 mi · 5%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.83 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 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.7 mi
219.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 35m from Savannah
Leave By
6:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Savannah and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Sugar Hill?

The road trip is about 280.6 miles (451.6 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 140.2 miles from Savannah and 140.4 miles from Sugar Hill.

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

The direct path is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 6:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.21 one way or $78.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Savannah and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Sugar Hill. Straight-line distance: 219.92 mi (353.93 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Sugar Hill

#2 Sugar Hill

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population21,747
Coordinates34.1064900, -84.0335200
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Sugar Hill (-84.03352, 34.10649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.9 gal
37.48 L · about $39.21
Round trip
$78.43
19.8 gal · 74.96 L
Estimated CO2
88 kg one way
Round trip: 176 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.21 $78.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.85 $87.69
Premium $4.78 $47.30 $94.60
Diesel $5.62 $55.68 $111.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Sugar Hill. The current time is 06:21:31.

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.