How far is Varnell, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Varnell, GA to Savannah, GA is about 347.8 miles (559.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
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.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Varnell and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Varnell and Savannah.
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Start on Railroad Street
36 m · 7 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
709 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Spring Street
2392 ft · 52 sec · South Spring Street
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Continue on Tunnel Hill Varnell Road Northwest
4.4 mi · 8 min · Tunnel Hill Varnell Road Northwest
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Take the ramp left
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
2361 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
95.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Varnell and Savannah.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Varnell and Showers And Thunderstorms near Savannah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Varnell to Savannah?
The road trip is about 347.8 miles (559.7 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 173.5 miles from Varnell and 174.2 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 6:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.60 one way or $97.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Varnell and Showers And Thunderstorms near Savannah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Varnell and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 296.15 mi (476.6 km).
#1 Varnell
City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,137 |
| Coordinates | 34.9011900, -84.9738300 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 560 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $48.60 | $97.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $54.34 | $108.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $58.63 | $117.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $69.01 | $138.01 |
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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