How far is Sparks, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Sparks, GA to Savannah, GA is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.92 mi
02h 27m
Flight
117.92 mi
189.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.92 mi
Kilometers
189.78 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.92 mi
Kilometers
228.4 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Tue, Nov 10, 1:10 PM EST
Return by in Sparks
Tue, Nov 10, 3:38 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sparks
2026-11-10T10:43
Arrive Savannah
Tue, Nov 10, 1:10 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sparks
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Stillmore
GA

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

From Sparks
72.5 mi
01h 13m
To Savannah
69.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sparks and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on South Sparta Davisboro Road

    11 m · 3 sec · South Sparta Davisboro Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mayview Road

    6.6 mi · 16 min · Mayview Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sparta Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Harris Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Harris Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto North 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · North 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Marcus Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · West Marcus Street

  8. 8

    Continue on College Street

    1 km · 53 sec · College Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Poplar Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Poplar Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Marcus Street

    1.3 km · 53 sec · Marcus Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Elm Street

    2329 ft · 30 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Continue on College Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · College Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Elm Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Continue on College Street

    5.7 mi · 7 min · College Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Poplar Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Poplar Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2199 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I-16 East: Savannah

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  24. 24

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
88 mi · 62%
North 4th Street
14.4 mi · 10%
Poplar Street
7.99 mi · 6%
College Street
7.64 mi · 5%
Mayview Road
6.65 mi · 5%
North Harris Street
3.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

87.4 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stillmore
01h 13m from Sparks
Leave By
1:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sparks 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 Sparks to Savannah?

The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stillmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Sparks and 69.5 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.44 one way or $34.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stillmore

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

98 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Savannah

109 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 117.92 mi (189.78 km).

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#1 Sparks

Sparks is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0879300, -82.7376400
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sparta Davisboro Road (-82.737649, 33.08787)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.96 L · about $17.44
Round trip
$34.89
10.02 gal · 37.92 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.48 $17.44 $34.89
Mid-grade $3.98 $19.93 $39.86
Premium $4.42 $22.12 $44.24
Diesel $5.61 $28.13 $56.25

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Sparks and Savannah. The current time is 10:43:33.

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.