Durham, North Carolina to Savannah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

298.1 miles 479.7 km · straight line
372.6 miles estimated 599.6 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
206° SSW bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Savannah?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Savannah is 298.1 miles (479.7 km) as the crow flies. Savannah is located SSW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372.6 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Savannah in Georgia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, North Carolina and Savannah. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Durham, North Carolina to Savannah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Savannah

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
Savannah
32.08°N, 81.09°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients