Trip from Alamo, GA to Savannah, GA

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

118.3 mi

190 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Alamo, GA, GA

Alamo, GA

Mark Direen

Downtown Savannah, GA, GA

Savannah, GA

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Alamo to Savannah, you are in for a straightforward journey through Southeast Georgia. Covering 118.3 miles, this drive typically takes about 2 hours and 23 minutes to complete. Because the duration is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach the coast without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting approximately $19 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since both your start and end points remain within the Southeast region, the landscape remains consistent throughout the transit. It is an efficient, no-nonsense route that gets you from the inland area to Savannah with minimal fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.2 miles from Alamo, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of your time spent on major routes. You will rely heavily on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 88 miles. The remaining portion of the journey transitions through GA 46 and Snowhill Baptist Church Road to round out the distance. You can expect a steady, consistent pace behind the wheel rather than the stop-and-go nature of city traffic. The road’s personality is defined by these primary arteries, making for a functional and predictable experience as you head east.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 88 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 46. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 118.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 28.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 116.6 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
28.9 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the ramp toward I-16 East: Savannah

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I-16 East: Savannah
6
116.6 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
117.2 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 167A Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
6
117.3 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
118.3 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 88 mi 1h 35m
GA 46 14.1 mi 20m
Snowhill Baptist Church Road 8.2 mi 14m
Swainsboro Highway 6.2 mi 8m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 0.8 mi 2m
East Railroad Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
West Bay Street 0.2 mi <1m
Commerce Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 88 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alamo, GA and Savannah, GA.

1

Start on this road

65 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto GA 126

412 ft · 13 sec · Commerce Street
3

Turn right onto East Railroad Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Railroad Avenue
4

Turn left onto CR 178

8.2 mi · 14 min · Snowhill Baptist Church Road
5

Turn right onto GA 46

14 mi · 20 min · GA 46
6

Turn left onto US 221; GA 56

6.2 mi · 8 min · Swainsboro Highway
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I-16 East: Savannah Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 16

87 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the none lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 16

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec
Exit 167A Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12

Turn left onto GA 25 Connector

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Bay Street
13

Turn uturn

117 ft · 11 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable drive of under two and a half hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to stress about scheduling mid-trip breaks, as the distance is short enough to drive in one go if you prefer. However, keep in mind that the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway makes up the bulk of your travel time; staying alert during that 88-mile stretch is key. Given the fuel estimate of $19, it is wise to fill up before you leave Alamo to ensure you have a smooth run all the way to Savannah. Use this efficient timeline to plan your arrival for a late lunch or early afternoon check-in.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.2 miles from Alamo, GA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.2 miles or 1h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Savannah, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Alamo, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Alamo, GA

This is one driving day of about 118.3 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alamo, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 88 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.2 mi from Alamo, GA · 1h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warner Robins, GA

59 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Warner Robins, GA to Savannah, GA

163.6 mi · 3h 9m

Pacing Suggestions

Charleston, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warner Robins, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.2 miles from Alamo, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88 miles.

Arriving in Savannah, GA

The final approach into Savannah, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Savannah, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.93 one way

$37.87 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $20.63 $41.26
premium $4.78 $22.25 $44.51
diesel $5.64 $26.28 $52.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.5 0 $12.42 $5.68
Efficient EV 29.6 0 $10.35 $4.73
EV Truck/SUV 47.3 0 $16.56 $7.57

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Alamo, GA

Night in Alamo on Sunday

Local time

11:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Night in Savannah on Sunday

Local time

11:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 23m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Alamo, GA to Savannah, GA covers 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, GA 46, Snowhill Baptist Church Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.2 miles from Alamo, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 118.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 116.6 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Alamo, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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