How far is Zebulon, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Zebulon, GA to Savannah, GA is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (216 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
162.13 mi
02h 48m
Flight
134.2 mi
215.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.2 mi
Kilometers
215.98 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.13 mi
Kilometers
260.92 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Mon, Apr 20, 5:58 AM EDT
Return by in Zebulon
Mon, Apr 20, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zebulon
2026-04-20T03:10
Arrive Savannah
Mon, Apr 20, 5:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
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 Zebulon
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
Nunez
GA

Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

From Zebulon
80.3 mi
01h 24m
To Savannah
81.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Zebulon and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on Linton Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Linton Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Linton Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Linton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Thompson Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Thompson Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Line Road Southwest

    1.5 mi · 4 min · County Line Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Smyrna Church Road

    5.3 mi · 13 min · Smyrna Church Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Deepstep Road

    1148 ft · 31 sec · Deepstep Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Eighty Five Road

    4 mi · 5 min · Old Eighty Five Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Smith Street

    1472 ft · 28 sec · Smith Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East South Central Avenue

    609 ft · 12 sec · East South Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    14.3 mi · 17 min · North 4th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Marcus Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · West Marcus Street

  14. 14

    Continue on College Street

    1 km · 53 sec · College Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Poplar Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Poplar Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Marcus Street

    1.3 km · 53 sec · Marcus Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Elm Street

    2329 ft · 30 sec · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Continue on College Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · College Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Elm Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Continue on College Street

    5.7 mi · 7 min · College Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Poplar Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Poplar Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    2199 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right toward I-16 East: Savannah

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  30. 30

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Zebulon 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
88 mi · 54%
North 4th Street
14.3 mi · 9%
Poplar Street
7.99 mi · 5%
College Street
7.64 mi · 5%
Linton Road
5.95 mi · 4%
Fall Line Freeway
5.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

87.4 mi · 01h 35m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
134.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
01h 24m from Zebulon
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Zebulon 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 Zebulon to Savannah?

The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Zebulon and 81.8 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 134.2 miles (216 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 $22.66 one way or $45.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Zebulon and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Nunez

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nunez, 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 Nunez.

RAIL

Jesup

108 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zebulon and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 134.2 mi (215.98 km).

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#1 Zebulon

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

Population1,223
Coordinates33.1837600, -83.0007000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Linton Road (-83.000875, 33.183768)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.66 L · about $22.66
Round trip
$45.31
11.44 gal · 43.32 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.66 $45.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.33 $50.67
Premium $4.78 $27.33 $54.66
Diesel $5.62 $32.17 $64.34

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Zebulon and Savannah. The current time is 03:10:34.

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.