How far is Savannah, GA from Wadley, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Wadley, GA is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
108.5 mi
02h 13m
Flight
93.32 mi
150.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.32 mi
Kilometers
150.18 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.5 mi
Kilometers
174.61 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wadley
Sun, May 31, 1:03 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sun, May 31, 3:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-30T22:50
Arrive Wadley
Sun, May 31, 1:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
54.2 mi
01h 06m
To Wadley
54.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 57: Swainsboro, Stillmore

    2504 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    7.9 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bill English Highway

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Bill English Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Calhoun Street

    60 m · 3 sec · East Calhoun Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Calhoun Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
65.2 mi · 60%
Bill English Highway
12.6 mi · 12%
South Main Street
11.1 mi · 10%
Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 2%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 2%
William F. Lynes Parkway
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

65.2 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
93.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Register
01h 06m from Savannah
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Savannah and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wadley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 54.2 miles from Savannah and 54.2 miles from Wadley.

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

The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Savannah and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wadley.

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 Wadley. Straight-line distance: 93.32 mi (150.18 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Wadley

City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,834
Coordinates32.8668200, -82.4040200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Wadley (-82.40402, 32.86682)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.49 L · about $15.17
Round trip
$30.34
7.66 gal · 28.98 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.17 $30.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.96 $33.93
Premium $4.78 $18.30 $36.60
Diesel $5.62 $21.54 $43.08

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Wadley. The current time is 22:50:06.

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.