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

The driving distance from West Point, GA to Savannah, GA is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
279.47 mi
04h 31m
Flight
244.23 mi
393.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.23 mi
Kilometers
393.05 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.47 mi
Kilometers
449.76 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM EDT
Return by in West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Point
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Point
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From West Point
136.9 mi
02h 15m
To Savannah
142.6 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S

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 West 9th Street

    87 m · 13 sec · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West 9th Street

    30 m · 7 sec · West 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East 10th Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1177 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    14 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    695 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I-185 South: Columbus

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Williams Road, Welcome Center

    1851 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Williams Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Williams Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Williams Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Williams Road

    2497 ft · 50 sec · Williams Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Moon Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Moon Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward US 80 East, GA 22 East, GA 540 East: JR Allen Parkway Eastbound

    2499 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Macon Road

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Macon Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    39.1 mi · 47 min

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    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Orange Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Orange Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Vineville Street

    2955 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway

    781 ft · 25 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Church Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Miami Valley Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Miami Valley Road

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1365 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 21 min

  32. 32

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight right

    3028 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    137 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  38. 38

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  39. 39

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  40. 40

    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
40 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
138 mi · 49%
Macon Road
57.3 mi · 21%
Miami Valley Road
31 mi · 11%
Chet Atkins Parkway
13.1 mi · 5%
Fall Line Freeway
5.2 mi · 2%
East 10th Street
2.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

137 mi · 02h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
244.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 15m from West Point
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Point and Partly 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 279.5 miles (449.8 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.9 miles from West Point and 142.6 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.06 one way or $78.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Point and Partly Sunny near Savannah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Point and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 244.23 mi (393.05 km).

West Point

#1 West Point

City in Harris and Troup Counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,723
Coordinates32.8779100, -85.1832700
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West 9th Street (-85.183183, 32.878129)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.86 gal
37.33 L · about $39.06
Round trip
$78.11
19.72 gal · 74.66 L
Estimated CO2
87.6 kg one way
Round trip: 175.3 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.06 $78.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.67 $87.34
Premium $4.78 $47.11 $94.22
Diesel $5.62 $55.45 $110.91

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Point and Savannah. The current time is 20:40:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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