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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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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.
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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
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road
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Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road
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Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road
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Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road
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Continue on Main Street
19.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the ramp sharp left toward Mike Padgett Highway
62 m · 7 sec · Mike Padgett Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
1.1 km · 53 sec · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Atlanta
2709 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
23.9 mi · 26 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Road
10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Thomson Road
11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road
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Turn left
42 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit right
1552 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
2.1 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson
1.5 mi · 2 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441 North: Commerce
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 441 North, GA 15 North: Commerce Road, Commerce, Sandy Creek Park, Nature Center
47 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Commerce Road
9.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road
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Continue on Main Street
10.3 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Continue on Homer Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Homer Road
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Continue straight
18.8 mi · 23 min
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Turn sharp left onto Willingham Avenue
2289 ft · 48 sec · Willingham Avenue
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Continue on Willingham Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Willingham Street
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Continue on Willingham Avenue
1502 ft · 33 sec · Willingham Avenue
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Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road
9 mi · 16 min · Duncan Bridge Road
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight right
30 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Courthouse Square
76 m · 5 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
19 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Glenn Gooch Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Glenn Gooch Bypass
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Turn right onto Young Harris Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Young Harris Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3166 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto College Street
609 ft · 27 sec · College Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn left
42 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Young Harris
Human settlement in Towns County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,668 |
| Coordinates | 34.9331500, -83.8471200 |
| Altitude | 586 |
| Country | United States |
End: Young Harris (-83.84712, 34.93315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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