How far is Savannah, GA from Sylvania, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Sylvania, GA is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.2 mi
01h 13m
Flight
55.71 mi
89.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.71 mi
Kilometers
89.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.2 mi
Kilometers
95.28 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sylvania
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-23T08:08
Arrive Sylvania
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Springfield
GA

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
29.6 mi
00h 36m
To Sylvania
29.6 mi
00h 36m

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
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 516 West, GA 21 North

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 48 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Ogeechee Street

    58 m · 4 sec · East Ogeechee Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Ogeechee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
54.5 mi · 92%
West Bay Street
1.69 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.57 mi · 3%
William F. Lynes Parkway
1.11 mi · 2%
I 516 West
0.27 mi
East Ogeechee Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Augusta Road

Continue straight

41.9 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 36m from Savannah
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Sylvania.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Savannah and 29.6 miles from Sylvania.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

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

RAIL

Savannah

36 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Yemassee

56 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Jesup

101 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Denmark

107 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Sylvania. Straight-line distance: 55.71 mi (89.66 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Sylvania

City in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,450
Coordinates32.7504400, -81.6367800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Sylvania (-81.63678, 32.75044)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.91 L · about $8.28
Round trip
$16.56
4.18 gal · 15.82 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.28 $16.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.26 $18.51
Premium $4.78 $9.99 $19.97
Diesel $5.62 $11.75 $23.51

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 Sylvania. The current time is 08:08:43.

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.