How far is Savannah, GA from Watkinsville, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Watkinsville, GA is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
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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 Watkinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Watkinsville.
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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
16 mi · 17 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 77: Siloam, Union Point, Sparta
1490 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto GA 77 South: Siloam, Sparta
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Siloam Union Point Road
3251 ft · 1 min · Siloam Union Point Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
6.6 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broad Street
2670 ft · 1 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on West Broad Street
97 m · 16 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Laurel Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Laurel Avenue
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Continue on Athens Highway
12.3 mi · 17 min · Athens Highway
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Continue on Greensboro Highway
11.6 mi · 17 min · Greensboro Highway
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Watkinsville.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Watkinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Watkinsville?
The road trip is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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 101.5 miles from Savannah and 101.5 miles from Watkinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 7:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Watkinsville.
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 Watkinsville. Straight-line distance: 181.72 mi (292.45 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watkinsville
Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,962 |
| Coordinates | 33.8629000, -83.4087700 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watkinsville (-83.40877, 33.8629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $28.36 | $56.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.71 | $63.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.21 | $68.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.27 | $80.54 |
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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