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

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Sugar Hill, GA is about 165.9 miles (267 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150 miles (241.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
165.89 mi
03h 21m
Flight
150.01 mi
241.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.01 mi
Kilometers
241.42 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.89 mi
Kilometers
266.98 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 10:38 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Jun 11, 1:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-06-11T07:16
Arrive Sugar Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 10:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 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
Nunez
GA

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

From Savannah
82.8 mi
01h 40m
To Sugar Hill
83.1 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Dexter

    1062 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2589 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Carolina Avenue South

    1.6 km · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Empire-Chester Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Empire-Chester Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastman Cochran Highway

    2018 ft · 31 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    139 m · 13 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    641 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 16 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Loggins Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Loggins Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Line Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Line Road

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
115 mi · 69%
GA 257
13.5 mi · 8%
Golden Isles Highway
12.6 mi · 8%
Empire-Chester Highway
8.77 mi · 5%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 1%
County Line Road
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

115 mi · 02h 03m

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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
150 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
01h 40m from Savannah
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Savannah and Mostly Sunny 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 165.9 miles (267 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Savannah and 83.1 miles from Sugar Hill.

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

The direct path is about 150 miles (241.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Sugar Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Nunez

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nunez, 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 Nunez.

RAIL

Jesup

108 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Sugar Hill. Straight-line distance: 150.01 mi (241.42 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

Population25,132
Coordinates32.2890500, -83.6537900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Sugar Hill (-83.65379, 32.28905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.16 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.34
11.7 gal · 44.32 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.17 $46.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.91 $51.82
Premium $4.78 $27.95 $55.90
Diesel $5.62 $32.90 $65.80

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Sugar Hill. The current time is 07:16:23.

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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.