How far is Sylvester, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Sylvester, GA to Savannah, GA is about 223.1 miles (359 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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 Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sylvester and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sylvester and Savannah.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto East Franklin Street
138 m · 18 sec · East Franklin Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1947 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Ashburn Highway
15.2 mi · 21 min · Ashburn Highway
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on East Washington Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue
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Continue on Sylvester Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Sylvester Road
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Turn left onto North Railroad Street
1342 ft · 35 sec · North Railroad Street
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Turn right
10.5 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
10.6 mi · 16 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on Rhine-Abbeville Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Rhine-Abbeville Highway
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Turn left onto Abbeville Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Abbeville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Abbeville Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Abbeville Highway
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Turn left onto Rhine Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Rhine Highway
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Continue on Griffin Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Griffin Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
2113 ft · 57 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on Soperton Highway
37.5 mi · 52 min · Soperton Highway
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Continue on Metter Road
2632 ft · 1 min · Metter Road
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Turn left onto Swainsboro Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Swainsboro Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I-16 East: Savannah
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · 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 Sylvester 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
87.4 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sylvester 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 Sylvester to Savannah?
The road trip is about 223.1 miles (359 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.9 miles from Sylvester and 121.2 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.17 one way or $62.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sylvester and Partly Sunny near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Soperton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Soperton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sylvester and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 165.19 mi (265.84 km).
#1 Sylvester
Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 5,690 |
| Coordinates | 31.5309200, -83.8369300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $31.17 | $62.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.86 | $69.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.60 | $75.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.26 | $88.52 |
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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