Cities Near Savannah
Cities near Savannah, Georgia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Charleston, Jacksonville, Columbia. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Savannah, Georgia is Charleston, about 83 mi (134 km) away — roughly 1 hr 56 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 83 mi / 134 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Jacksonville | 125 mi / 202 km | 2 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Columbia | 133 mi / 213 km | 3 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Warner Robins | 152 mi / 245 km | 3 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Valdosta | 155 mi / 249 km | 3 hr 36 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Macon | 157 mi / 252 km | 3 hr 38 min | 47 min | Weekend getaway |
| Palm Coast | 173 mi / 278 km | 4 hr 1 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Albany | 183 mi / 294 km | 4 hr 15 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Gainesville | 183 mi / 295 km | 4 hr 15 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Athens | 185 mi / 298 km | 4 hr 18 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Savannah
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Charleston. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Savannah
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Jacksonville, Columbia, Warner Robins, Valdosta, Macon. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Savannah include Charleston, Jacksonville, Columbia, Warner Robins, Valdosta. The closest is Charleston, about 83 miles (134 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.