How far is Savannah, GA from Varnell, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Varnell, GA is about 346.9 miles (558.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Varnell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Varnell.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Turn left onto Collins Street
110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street
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Continue on Augusta Avenue
139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South
995 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
1032 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon
1104 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
72.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 201: Tunnel Hill, Varnell
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto I 75 North: Prater's Mill
40 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto Tunnel Hill Varnell Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Tunnel Hill Varnell Road
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Continue on South Spring Street
2392 ft · 53 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
709 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
36 m · 5 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Varnell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Savannah and Rain Showers Likely near Varnell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Varnell?
The road trip is about 346.9 miles (558.3 km) and usually takes 06h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.4 miles from Savannah and 173.5 miles from Varnell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.48 one way or $96.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Savannah and Rain Showers Likely near Varnell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Varnell. Straight-line distance: 296.15 mi (476.6 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Varnell
City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,137 |
| Coordinates | 34.9011900, -84.9738300 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Varnell (-84.97383, 34.90119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 558 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $48.48 | $96.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $54.21 | $108.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $58.48 | $116.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $68.84 | $137.68 |
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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