Day trip from Jacksonville to Savannah
Savannah lies 202 km (125 mi) north of Jacksonville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 202 km (125 mi) apart, Savannah is a realistic day trip from Jacksonville: about 3 h 17 min each way by road.
| Jacksonville | Savannah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 147,780 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 32099–32277 | 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 Jacksonville?
202 km (125 mi) in a straight line, north of Jacksonville; by road roughly 246 km (153 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jacksonville to Savannah by road?
About 3 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jacksonville 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.