How far is Winder, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Winder, GA to Savannah, GA is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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 04h 17m.
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 third most populous city in Georgia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winder and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winder and Savannah.
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Start on Broad Street
1100 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto East May Street
1 mi · 2 min · East May Street
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Continue on Atlanta Highway Southeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Highway Southeast
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Turn slight right
59 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto Hog Mountain Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Hog Mountain Road
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Take the ramp left
2574 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto University Parkway
11.8 mi · 14 min · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell
2238 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
6.2 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
2034 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Highway
1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway
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Continue on Lexington Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Athens Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Washington Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road
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Turn right
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
23.6 mi · 25 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 Winder and Savannah.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Savannah Highway
Continue on Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 00h 44m
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 Winder and Sunny near Savannah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winder to Savannah?
The road trip is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Winder and 130.4 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 8:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.90 one way or $69.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winder and Sunny near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Augusta
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 Augusta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winder and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 201.07 mi (323.59 km).
#1 Winder
City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 18,273 |
| Coordinates | 33.9926100, -83.7201700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $34.90 | $69.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.02 | $78.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.09 | $84.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.55 | $99.09 |
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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