How far is Social Circle, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Social Circle, GA to Savannah, GA is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Social Circle and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Social Circle and Savannah.
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Start on East Hightower Trail
25 m · 10 sec · East Hightower Trail
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Turn left onto Cherokee Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Cherokee Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 East: Augusta
2093 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
16 mi · 17 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441: Madison, Eatonton
1925 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Eatonton Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · Eatonton Road
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Continue on Madison Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway
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Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Continue on James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Milledgeville Road
15.9 mi · 22 min · Milledgeville Road
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Take the exit right
44 mi · 55 min
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Take the ramp left
1697 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
111.3 mi · 2 hr · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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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 Social Circle 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.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
111 mi · 02h 00m
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 Social Circle and Partly Sunny near Savannah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Social Circle to Savannah?
The road trip is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Social Circle and 112.5 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.41 one way or $62.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Social Circle and Partly Sunny near Savannah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Social Circle and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 186.8 mi (300.62 km).
#1 Social Circle
City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 4,630 |
| Coordinates | 33.6562300, -83.7182300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $31.41 | $62.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.12 | $70.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.89 | $75.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.60 | $89.20 |
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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