How far is Shannon, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Shannon, GA to Savannah, GA is about 318 miles (511.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.95 mi
05h 00m
Flight
277.36 mi
446.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.36 mi
Kilometers
446.36 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.95 mi
Kilometers
511.69 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sat, Nov 7, 5:39 PM EST
Return by in Shannon
Sat, Nov 7, 10:40 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shannon
2026-11-07T12:39
Arrive Savannah
Sat, Nov 7, 5:39 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 PM EST

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

Leave by
6:58 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shannon
9:00 PM EST
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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Shannon
158.6 mi
02h 30m
To Savannah
159.3 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Calhoun Road Northeast

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Calhoun Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Calhoun Road Northeast

    90 m · 10 sec · Calhoun Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Calhoun Highway Northeast

    2287 ft · 42 sec · New Calhoun Highway Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Adairsville Road Northeast

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    157 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2174 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  19. 19

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 52%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 21%
I 75 South
60.4 mi · 19%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
Adairsville Highway
5.5 mi · 2%
Adairsville Road Northeast
2.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
277.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 30m from Shannon
Leave By
6:58 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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 318 miles (511.7 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Shannon and 159.3 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 6:58 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.46 one way or $78.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect 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: 277.36 mi (446.36 km).

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#1 Shannon

Shannon is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.3367600, -85.0713400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Calhoun Road Northeast (-85.071432, 34.336804)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 512 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.22 gal
42.47 L · about $39.46
Round trip
$78.92
22.44 gal · 84.94 L
Estimated CO2
99.7 kg one way
Round trip: 199.4 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.52 $39.46 $78.92
Mid-grade $4.02 $45.05 $90.10
Premium $4.45 $49.95 $99.90
Diesel $5.64 $63.30 $126.61

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Shannon and Savannah. The current time is 12:39:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.