How far is Savannah, GA from Walthourville, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Walthourville, GA is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.11 mi
01h 06m
Flight
37.86 mi
60.93 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Savannah.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.86 mi
Kilometers
60.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.11 mi
Kilometers
75.81 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walthourville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sat, Apr 18, 8:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-18T06:07
Arrive Walthourville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Richmond Hill
GA

City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
23.5 mi
00h 33m
To Walthourville
23.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC

    121 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Coastal Highway

    1243 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ocean Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Ocean Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward GA 196 West: Hinesville

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Leroy Coffer Highway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Leroy Coffer Highway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oglethorpe Highway

    11.3 mi · 21 min · East Oglethorpe Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Slaten Street

    28 m · 7 sec · Slaten Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    45 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
12.5 mi · 27%
East Oglethorpe Highway
11.3 mi · 24%
Leroy Coffer Highway
8.56 mi · 18%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
5.91 mi · 13%
Ocean Highway
4.81 mi · 10%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

11.5 mi · 00h 12m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 33m from Savannah
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Walthourville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Savannah and 23.5 miles from Walthourville.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Walthourville.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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

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

RAIL

Savannah

22 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Jesup

66 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Yemassee

94 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Walthourville. Straight-line distance: 37.86 mi (60.93 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Walthourville

City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States of America

Population4,065
Coordinates31.7741000, -81.6326100
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Walthourville (-81.63261, 31.7741)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.29 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.15
3.32 gal · 12.58 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.58 $13.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.35 $14.70
Premium $4.78 $7.93 $15.86
Diesel $5.62 $9.34 $18.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Walthourville. The current time is 06:07:30.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.