How far is West Point, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from West Point, GA to Savannah, GA is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.33 mi
02h 47m
Flight
165.32 mi
266.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.32 mi
Kilometers
266.06 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.33 mi
Kilometers
288.61 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Fri, Oct 16, 9:23 AM EDT
Return by in West Point
Fri, Oct 16, 12:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Point
2026-10-16T06:35
Arrive Savannah
Fri, Oct 16, 9:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Point
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Soperton
GA

City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America

From West Point
89.2 mi
01h 23m
To Savannah
90.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
86°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Point and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Point and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on Trophy Place

    677 ft · 35 sec · Trophy Place

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Point Circle

    555 ft · 26 sec · West Point Circle

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Holley Road

    2252 ft · 57 sec · Holley Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Eisenhower Parkway

    17 m · 2 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Parkway

    35 m · 2 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Parkway

    36 m · 4 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bloomfield Road

    2098 ft · 51 sec · Bloomfield Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mercer University Drive

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Mercer University Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Atlanta

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I-16 East: Savannah

    3128 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    164.1 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  21. 21

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Point and Savannah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-16 East
165 mi · 92%
Eisenhower Parkway
6.41 mi · 4%
Mercer University Drive
2.37 mi · 1%
Fall Line Freeway
1.66 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 mi · 1%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

I-16 East

Continue straight

164 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
165.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soperton
01h 23m from West Point
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Point and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Point to Savannah?

The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from West Point and 90.2 miles from Savannah.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.96 one way or $47.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Point and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Soperton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Soperton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Soperton.

RAIL

Jesup

109 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Point and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 165.32 mi (266.06 km).

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#1 West Point

West Point is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7934700, -83.8074100
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Trophy Place (-83.806991, 32.793138)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
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.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.95 L · about $23.96
Round trip
$47.92
12.66 gal · 47.9 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.96 $47.92
Mid-grade $4.27 $27.02 $54.05
Premium $4.70 $29.75 $59.50
Diesel $5.75 $36.37 $72.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Point and Savannah. The current time is 06:35:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.