Day trip from Gainesville to Savannah
Savannah lies 295 km (183 mi) north-east of Gainesville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 295 km (183 mi) apart, Savannah is a realistic day trip from Gainesville: about 4 h 48 min each way by road.
| Gainesville | Savannah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 145,214 | 147,780 |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 32601–32653 | 31401–31421 |
What to see in Savannah
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Public Library System | 1,387,892 | 2017 |
| Fort Pulaski National Monument | 416,292 | 2010 |
| Georgia State Railroad Museum | 70,000 | — |
The busiest is Live Oak Public Library System at 1,387,892 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Savannah
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Staying in Savannah
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Common questions
How far is Savannah from Gainesville?
295 km (183 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Gainesville; by road roughly 359 km (223 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gainesville to Savannah by road?
About 4 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gainesville and Savannah?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.