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 EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.9 mi
03h 25m
Flight
134.2 mi
215.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.2 mi
Kilometers
215.98 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.9 mi
Kilometers
258.94 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zebulon
Mon, Apr 20, 8:15 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Mon, Apr 20, 11:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-20T04:49
Arrive Zebulon
Mon, Apr 20, 8:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Nunez
GA

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

From Savannah
80.4 mi
01h 43m
To Zebulon
80.5 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

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.

  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

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton

    1406 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    3235 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    36.4 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East South Central Avenue

    609 ft · 11 sec · East South Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Smith Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Smith Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Eighty Five Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Old Eighty Five Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Deepstep Road

    1148 ft · 32 sec · Deepstep Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Smyrna Church Road

    5.3 mi · 13 min · Smyrna Church Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Line Road Southwest

    1.5 mi · 4 min · County Line Road Southwest

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Thompson Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Thompson Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Linton Road

    5.9 mi · 14 min · Linton Road

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
85.6 mi · 53%
Linton Road
5.95 mi · 4%
Fall Line Freeway
5.32 mi · 3%
Smyrna Church Road
5.25 mi · 3%
Smith Street
4.73 mi · 3%
Old Eighty Five Road
3.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
134.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
01h 43m from Savannah
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.50 one way or $45.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nunez

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

108 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Zebulon. Straight-line distance: 134.2 mi (215.98 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Zebulon

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

Population1,223
Coordinates33.1837600, -83.0007000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Zebulon (-83.0007, 33.18376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.49 L · about $22.50
Round trip
$45.00
11.36 gal · 42.98 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.50 $45.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.16 $50.31
Premium $4.78 $27.14 $54.28
Diesel $5.62 $31.94 $63.89

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Zebulon. The current time is 04:49:04.

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.