How far is Shannon, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Shannon, GA to Savannah, GA is about 236 miles (379.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216 miles (347.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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.
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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 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shannon and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shannon and Savannah.
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Start on the route
60 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Perry Creek Drive
1148 ft · 53 sec · Perry Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Applewood Way
734 ft · 38 sec · Applewood Way
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Stonewall Avenue East
1.2 km · 2 min · Stonewall Avenue East
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Continue on East Lanier Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Lanier Avenue
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Turn right onto McDonough Road
6 mi · 10 min · McDonough Road
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Continue on Hastings Bridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hastings Bridge Road
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Continue on Old Hwy 3
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Hwy 3
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Turn left onto McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
1878 ft · 29 sec · McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5 mi · 7 min · McDonough-Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
1.5 km · 1 min · McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road
686 ft · 15 sec · McDonough-Lovejoy Road
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Turn left onto Hampton Road
954 ft · 25 sec · Hampton Road
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Take the exit right toward I-75 South: Macon
1928 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
680 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bay Street
1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street
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Turn uturn
36 m · 12 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 Shannon and Savannah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 16 East
Continue straight
164 mi · 02h 57m
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 Shannon and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shannon to Savannah?
The road trip is about 236 miles (379.8 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Shannon and 115.9 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216 miles (347.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 9:20 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.50 one way or $59.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shannon and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shannon and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 215.97 mi (347.57 km).
#1 Shannon
Shannon is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4045600, -84.4682600 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $3.54 | $29.50 | $59.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $33.64 | $67.27 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $37.30 | $74.60 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $47.15 | $94.30 |
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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