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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Burke County, Georgia, United States
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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.
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Start on the route
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Fahm Street
22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street
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Turn right onto West Bay Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 516 West, GA 21 North
1442 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Continue on Augusta Road
12.6 mi · 18 min · Augusta Road
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Continue straight
41.9 mi · 48 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
91 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left
30.3 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 6th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1115 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto George Massey Road
22.7 mi · 32 min · George Massey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stapleton Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Stapleton Highway
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Turn right onto Thomson Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Thomson Highway
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Turn left
19.5 mi · 27 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Road
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Continue on Jones Circle
2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Norwood Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Norwood Road
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on Atlanta Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta
2237 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Crawfordville, Sparta
1953 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1470 ft · 25 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Greensboro Road Northwest
5.7 mi · 8 min · Greensboro Road Northwest
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Continue on Robert Corey Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Robert Corey Road
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Continue on Lamb Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Lamb Avenue
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Turn right onto Scott Street
608 ft · 33 sec · Scott Street
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Turn left onto Carlton Avenue
97 m · 14 sec · Carlton Avenue
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waynesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Union Point. Straight-line distance: 156.03 mi (251.1 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union Point
City in Greene County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,977 |
| Coordinates | 33.6156800, -83.0746000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Point (-83.0746, 33.61568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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