How far is Walthourville, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Walthourville, GA to Savannah, GA is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walthourville and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walthourville and Savannah.
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Start on the route
45 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Slaten Street
28 m · 9 sec · Slaten Street
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Turn left onto West Oglethorpe Highway
11.3 mi · 21 min · West Oglethorpe Highway
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Turn left onto Leroy Coffer Highway
8.7 mi · 12 min · Leroy Coffer Highway
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Take the exit straight
43 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Coastal Highway
771 ft · 10 sec · Coastal Highway
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Continue on Ocean Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Ocean Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Savannah
1490 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 12 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 Walthourville 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.
West Oglethorpe Highway
Turn left onto West Oglethorpe Highway
11.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Walthourville 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 Walthourville to Savannah?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Walthourville and 23.7 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Walthourville and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walthourville and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 37.86 mi (60.93 km).
#1 Walthourville
City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 4,065 |
| Coordinates | 31.7741000, -81.6326100 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
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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