How far is Tifton, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Tifton, GA to Savannah, GA is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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 20m.
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 Brantley County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tifton and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tifton and Savannah.
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Start on 5th Street East
1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Street East
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
25.7 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn straight
140 m · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Reynolds Street
664 ft · 13 sec · Reynolds Street
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Continue on Brunswick Highway
23.5 mi · 31 min · Brunswick Highway
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
13 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
46 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1665 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 95 North: Savannah
55 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North: Savannah
2402 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right
839 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
3145 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
7.7 mi · 9 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 Tifton 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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 00h 59m
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 Cloudy leaving Tifton 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 Tifton to Savannah?
The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Nahunta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Tifton and 81.9 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.07 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tifton and Partly Sunny near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Nahunta
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 Nahunta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tifton and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 148.1 mi (238.34 km).
#1 Tifton
City in and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 17,031 |
| Coordinates | 31.4504600, -83.5085000 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $25.07 | $50.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.04 | $56.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.24 | $60.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.60 | $71.20 |
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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