How far is Savannah, GA from Thomaston, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Thomaston, GA is about 212.5 miles (342 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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
212.51 mi
04h 08m
Flight
196.1 mi
315.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.1 mi
Kilometers
315.59 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.51 mi
Kilometers
342 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thomaston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 11:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-23T03:08
Arrive Thomaston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 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
East Dublin
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Savannah
106.1 mi
02h 04m
To Thomaston
106.4 mi
02h 04m

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 SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 74 West: Mercer University Drive

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Mercer University Drive

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Mercer University Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Thomaston Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Thomaston Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Thomaston Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Thomaston Road

    19.7 mi · 27 min · Thomaston Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    15.9 mi · 23 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 76%
Thomaston Road
39.2 mi · 18%
Mercer University Drive
4.59 mi · 2%
Fall Line Freeway
2.76 mi · 1%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 1%
William F. Lynes Parkway
0.85 mi
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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
196.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dublin
02h 04m from Savannah
Leave By
8:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Thomaston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.5 miles (342 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Savannah and 106.4 miles from Thomaston.

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

The direct path is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.71 one way or $59.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Thomaston. Straight-line distance: 196.1 mi (315.59 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Thomaston

City in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,770
Coordinates32.8881900, -84.3265900
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Thomaston (-84.32659, 32.88819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.5 gal
28.39 L · about $29.71
Round trip
$59.42
15 gal · 56.78 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.3 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.71 $59.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.22 $66.44
Premium $4.78 $35.83 $71.67
Diesel $5.62 $42.18 $84.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Thomaston. The current time is 03:08:55.

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.