How far is Savannah, GA from Young Harris, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Young Harris, GA is about 312.5 miles (503 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.6 miles (406.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
312.56 mi
06h 42m
Flight
252.59 mi
406.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.59 mi
Kilometers
406.51 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.56 mi
Kilometers
503.01 km
Drive Time
06h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Young Harris
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Young Harris
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:12 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Thomson
GA

City in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
156.3 mi
03h 21m
To Young Harris
156.2 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Young Harris.

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 516 West, GA 21 North

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 48 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    91 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Millhaven Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Milhaven Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Millhaven Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp sharp left toward Mike Padgett Highway

    62 m · 7 sec · Mike Padgett Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    1.1 km · 53 sec · Bobby Jones Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Atlanta

    2709 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    23.9 mi · 26 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Thomson Road

    11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    42 mi · 51 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit right

    1552 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop 10

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Outer Loop 10

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441 North: Commerce

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto US 441 North, GA 15 North: Commerce Road, Commerce, Sandy Creek Park, Nature Center

    47 m · 4 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Commerce Road

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Homer Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Homer Road

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    18.8 mi · 23 min

  38. 38

    Turn sharp left onto Willingham Avenue

    2289 ft · 48 sec · Willingham Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Willingham Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Willingham Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Willingham Avenue

    1502 ft · 33 sec · Willingham Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road

    9 mi · 16 min · Duncan Bridge Road

  42. 42

    Turn left

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  43. 43

    Turn slight right

    30 m · 4 sec

  44. 44

    Turn slight right onto Courthouse Square

    76 m · 5 sec · Courthouse Square

  45. 45

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  46. 46

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  47. 47

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 13 min

  48. 48

    Continue straight

    19 mi · 22 min

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Glenn Gooch Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Glenn Gooch Bypass

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Young Harris Highway

    7 mi · 10 min · Young Harris Highway

  51. 51

    Continue on Main Street

    3166 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  52. 52

    Turn sharp right onto College Street

    609 ft · 27 sec · College Street

  53. 53

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
53 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
54.5 mi · 17%
North Main Street
36.8 mi · 12%
Main Street
30.3 mi · 10%
Carl Sanders Highway
23.9 mi · 8%
Homer Road
20.1 mi · 6%
Thomson Road
11.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

42 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.9 mi
252.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomson
03h 21m from Savannah
Leave By
10:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Savannah and Chance Rain Showers near Young Harris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Young Harris?

The road trip is about 312.5 miles (503 km) and usually takes 06h 42m 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?

Thomson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from Savannah and 156.2 miles from Young Harris.

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

The direct path is about 252.6 miles (406.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 $43.69 one way or $87.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Savannah and Chance Rain Showers near Young Harris.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Young Harris. Straight-line distance: 252.59 mi (406.51 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Young Harris

#2 Young Harris

Human settlement in Towns County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,668
Coordinates34.9331500, -83.8471200
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Young Harris (-83.84712, 34.93315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.03 gal
41.75 L · about $43.69
Round trip
$87.38
22.06 gal · 83.5 L
Estimated CO2
98 kg one way
Round trip: 196 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $43.69 $87.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $48.85 $97.70
Premium $4.78 $52.70 $105.40
Diesel $5.62 $62.03 $124.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Young Harris. The current time is 06:50:37.

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.