How far is Savannah, GA from Zebulon, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Zebulon, GA is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (216 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Zebulon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Zebulon.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Turn left onto Collins Street
110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street
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Continue on Augusta Avenue
139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South
995 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
1032 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon
1104 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton
1406 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
3235 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
36.4 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto East South Central Avenue
609 ft · 11 sec · East South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Smith Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · Smith Street
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Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Turn right onto Old Eighty Five Road
4 mi · 6 min · Old Eighty Five Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Deepstep Road
1148 ft · 32 sec · Deepstep Road
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Turn right onto Smyrna Church Road
5.3 mi · 13 min · Smyrna Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Line Road Southwest
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Line Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Thompson Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Thompson Road
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Turn left onto Linton Road
5.9 mi · 14 min · Linton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Zebulon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
85.6 mi · 01h 32m
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 Cloudy leaving Savannah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Zebulon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Zebulon?
The road trip is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Savannah and 80.5 miles from Zebulon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.2 miles (216 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.22 one way or $40.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Savannah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Zebulon.
Stop Ideas Near Nunez
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 Nunez.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Zebulon. Straight-line distance: 134.2 mi (215.98 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Zebulon
City in Pike County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,223 |
| Coordinates | 33.1837600, -83.0007000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zebulon (-83.0007, 33.18376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.56 | $20.22 | $40.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $25.45 | $50.90 |
| Diesel | $5.67 | $32.22 | $64.43 |
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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