How far is Savannah, GA from Vidalia, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Vidalia, GA is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.77 mi
01h 53m
Flight
77.4 mi
124.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.4 mi
Kilometers
124.57 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.77 mi
Kilometers
154.12 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vidalia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Vidalia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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

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
Register
GA

This small Bulloch County community is situated at an elevation of 194 feet in the coastal plain of Georgia.

From Savannah
47.8 mi
00h 56m
To Vidalia
47.9 mi
00h 56m

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
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Swainsboro, Lyons

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    12 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Liberty Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Loop Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Loop Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Street East

    1464 ft · 36 sec · North Street East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto McIntosh Street

    2564 ft · 55 sec · McIntosh Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest Main Street

    146 m · 17 sec · Southwest Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Leader Street

    155 m · 27 sec · Leader Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street

    117 m · 9 sec · 1st Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
73.9 mi · 77%
Liberty Street
3.52 mi · 4%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 2%
North Loop Road
1.53 mi · 2%
William F. Lynes Parkway
0.85 mi · 1%
McIntosh Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

73.9 mi · 01h 20m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
77.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Register
00h 56m from Savannah
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Vidalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Register is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Savannah and 47.9 miles from Vidalia.

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

The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Register

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

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

RAIL

Savannah

77 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Jesup

85 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Yemassee

104 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Vidalia. Straight-line distance: 77.4 mi (124.57 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Vidalia

City in Toombs County and Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

Population10,452
Coordinates32.2176900, -82.4134600
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Vidalia (-82.41346, 32.21769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.79 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.78
6.76 gal · 25.58 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.39 $26.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.78 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.62 $19.01 $38.02

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 Vidalia. The current time is 01:11:11.

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.