How far is Union City, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Union City, GA to Savannah, GA is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Savannah.
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Start on Bantry Circle
81 m · 19 sec · Bantry Circle
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Turn left onto Limerick Drive
539 ft · 30 sec · Limerick Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kilkenny Drive
63 m · 11 sec · Kilkenny Drive
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Turn right onto Bally Shannon Drive
152 m · 28 sec · Bally Shannon Drive
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Turn left onto Flat Shoals Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Flat Shoals Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 85 North: Atlanta
1860 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 279: Old National Highway
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
2097 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
1 mi · 1 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 139: Riverdale Road
980 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 139 South
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverdale Road
142 m · 11 sec · Riverdale Road
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Turn left onto Forest Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Forest Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75
734 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Macon
1877 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
58.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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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 Union City 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 16 East
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164 mi · 02h 57m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Savannah?
The road trip is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Union City and 125.8 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 9:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.98 one way or $69.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Union City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Savannah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 225.22 mi (362.46 km).
#1 Union City
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,399 |
| Coordinates | 33.5870600, -84.5424300 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $34.98 | $69.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.11 | $78.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.19 | $84.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.66 | $99.32 |
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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