How far is Watkinsville, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Watkinsville, GA to Savannah, GA is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watkinsville and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watkinsville and Savannah.
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Start on the route
17 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
11.6 mi · 17 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Athens Highway
12.3 mi · 17 min · Athens Highway
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Continue on North Laurel Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Laurel Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
2759 ft · 1 min · West Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto GA 15 South: Sparta
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
2176 ft · 48 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I-20 East: Augusta
1832 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
58 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East
2493 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Continue on Nellie Drive
1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive
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Continue on Peach Orchard Road
17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street
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Continue straight
28.5 mi · 40 min
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Take the ramp straight
1450 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road
1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road
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Continue on Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Augusta Highway
576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway
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Continue on North Columbia Avenue
13.4 mi · 17 min · North Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto Bourne Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bourne Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
142 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Bay Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Bay Street
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Turn left
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 Watkinsville 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.
Carl Sanders Highway
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
58 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Watkinsville 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 Watkinsville to Savannah?
The road trip is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Hephzibah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Watkinsville and 112.3 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.86 one way or $61.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Watkinsville and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Hephzibah
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 Hephzibah.
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watkinsville and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 181.72 mi (292.45 km).
#1 Watkinsville
Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,962 |
| Coordinates | 33.8629000, -83.4087700 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $30.86 | $61.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.50 | $69.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.22 | $74.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.81 | $87.62 |
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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