How far is Savannah, GA from Union Point, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Union Point, GA is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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
172.89 mi
03h 54m
Flight
156.03 mi
251.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.03 mi
Kilometers
251.1 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.89 mi
Kilometers
278.24 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union Point
Fri, Apr 17, 4:17 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Fri, Apr 17, 8:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-17T12:23
Arrive Union Point
Fri, Apr 17, 4:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 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
Waynesboro
GA

City in Burke County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
86.4 mi
01h 57m
To Union Point
86.4 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Union Point.

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    91 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    30.3 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 6th Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1115 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto George Massey Road

    22.7 mi · 32 min · George Massey Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stapleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Stapleton Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Thomson Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Thomson Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Jones Circle

    2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Norwood Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Norwood Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Atlanta Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    2237 ft · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Crawfordville, Sparta

    1953 ft · 49 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1470 ft · 25 sec · Broad Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Greensboro Road Northwest

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Greensboro Road Northwest

  32. 32

    Continue on Robert Corey Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Robert Corey Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Lamb Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamb Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Scott Street

    608 ft · 33 sec · Scott Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Carlton Avenue

    97 m · 14 sec · Carlton Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carlton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
54.5 mi · 32%
North Main Street
31.3 mi · 18%
George Massey Road
22.7 mi · 13%
Atlanta Highway
7.25 mi · 4%
Carl Sanders Highway
5.82 mi · 3%
Greensboro Road Northwest
5.7 mi · 3%
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 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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
01h 57m from Savannah
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Union Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Union Point?

The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Savannah and 86.4 miles from Union Point.

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

The direct path is about 156 miles (251.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.16 one way or $48.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Union Point.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

85 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

118 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Union Point. Straight-line distance: 156.03 mi (251.1 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Union Point

#2 Union Point

City in Greene County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,977
Coordinates33.6156800, -83.0746000
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Union Point (-83.0746, 33.61568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.1 gal
23.09 L · about $24.16
Round trip
$48.32
12.2 gal · 46.18 L
Estimated CO2
54.2 kg one way
Round trip: 108.4 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.16 $48.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.02 $54.03
Premium $4.78 $29.15 $58.29
Diesel $5.62 $34.31 $68.61

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Union Point. The current time is 12:23:36.

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.