How far is Summerville, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Summerville, GA to Savannah, GA is about 337.3 miles (542.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296 miles (476.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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
337.34 mi
05h 24m
Flight
295.98 mi
476.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.98 mi
Kilometers
476.34 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.34 mi
Kilometers
542.89 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sat, Apr 18, 10:11 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-18T04:46
Arrive Savannah
Sat, Apr 18, 10:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerville
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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Summerville
168.4 mi
02h 42m
To Savannah
169 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    8 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    1023 ft · 17 sec · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Rome Boulevard

    2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Martha Berry Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Turkey Mountain Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Turkey Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Adairsville Road Northeast

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    157 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2174 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  21. 21

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 49%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 20%
I 75 South
60.4 mi · 18%
Martha Berry Highway
13.3 mi · 4%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
Turkey Mountain Road
7.67 mi · 2%
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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
296 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 42m from Summerville
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Summerville 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 Summerville to Savannah?

The road trip is about 337.3 miles (542.9 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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 168.4 miles from Summerville and 169 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 296 miles (476.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.14 one way or $94.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 295.98 mi (476.34 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

City in Chattooga County, Georgia, United States

Population4,238
Coordinates34.4806400, -85.3477300
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-85.347748, 34.480591)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.9 gal
45.06 L · about $47.14
Round trip
$94.27
23.8 gal · 90.12 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.5 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $47.14 $94.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $52.71 $105.41
Premium $4.78 $56.86 $113.72
Diesel $5.62 $66.93 $133.85

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Savannah. The current time is 04:46:35.

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.