Richmond, Virginia to Savannah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

430.4 miles 692.6 km · straight line
516.4 miles estimated 831.1 km · driving distance
10h 23min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
210° SSW bearing direction

How far is Richmond, Virginia from Savannah?

The distance from Richmond, Virginia to Savannah is 430.4 miles (692.6 km) as the crow flies. Savannah is located SSW of Richmond, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 516.4 miles, taking about 10h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Richmond, Virginia in Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia to Savannah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 23min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 28min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 52min $62–$181* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Richmond, Virginia & Savannah

Quick Facts

Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m 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 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients