Trip from Aragon, GA to Savannah, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 41m

Distance

296.9 mi

478 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 28m ★

6 AM

5h 41m

8 AM

6h 8m

10 AM

5h 50m

12 PM

5h 48m

3 PM

5h 52m

5 PM

6h 6m

8 PM

5h 33m

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

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Aragon, GA

Emilio Sánchez Hernández

city in and county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, United States

Savannah, GA

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Trip Overview

This 296.9-mile drive from Aragon to Savannah, Georgia, is a solid day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 41 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with a 96% highway share, making it an efficient journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $46, which is quite reasonable for a trip of this length. This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, designed for covering distance smoothly. Given its manageable duration, it's perfectly suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The journey connects you within the Southeast region, moving from one part of Georgia to another.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

148.4 miles from Aragon, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 41m. Total distance: 296.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-centric experience on this route, as indicated by its 96% highway share. You'll be navigating major interstates like I-75 and I-16, along with the Tom Murphy Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 164.2 miles on I-16, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. This profile suggests a drive focused on efficiency rather than winding scenic byways. While it's a highway-focused drive, the transition between these main roads will mark the progression of your journey.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 164.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 16 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 296.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 48.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

48.7 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 57 Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85...

48.9 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomer...

117.6 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Macon, Savannah

129.9 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

295.7 mi into trip | ~5h 38m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Aragon, GA and Savannah, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Macon and Montgomery.

Greenville

48.7 mi in | ~1h 7m

Macon

48.7 mi in | ~1h 7m

Montgomery

48.7 mi in | ~1h 7m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 16	164.2 mi	2h 57m
I 75	77.1 mi	1h 25m
Tom Murphy Freeway	12.2 mi	14m
Nathan Dean Parkway	7.9 mi	9m
C H James Parkway	7.4 mi	10m
Jimmy Campbell Parkway	5.9 mi	8m
Rockmart Highway	4.4 mi	5m
Thornton Road	3.5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 16 — 164.2 mi, about 2h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Oak Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Oak Street

At end of road, turn left onto GA 101

2.2 mi · 3 min · GA 101

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 278; GA 6; GA 101

7.9 mi · 9 min · Nathan Dean Parkway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on US 278; GA 6

4.4 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on US 278; GA 6

5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 278; GA 6; GA 120

3.4 mi · 5 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 278; GA 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 278; GA 6

7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 278; GA 6

3.5 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 20 East: Atlanta Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 20

12 mi · 14 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Exit 57 Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 75; I 85

1.0 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

12 mi · 13 min · I 75

Toward Macon, Savannah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min

Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 16

164 mi · 2 hr 57 min · I 16

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 16

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec

Exit 167A Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto GA 25 Connector

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Bay Street

Turn uturn

117 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour and 41-minute drive, departing in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential evening traffic. With a total distance of 296.9 miles and a single recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Consider breaking up the longest stretch of 164.2 miles on I-16 with a brief rest stop to stay alert. The fuel cost is estimated at $46, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you leave, especially as you'll be on major highways for most of the trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly during that long segment on I-16.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 148.4 miles from Aragon, GA, or about 2h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.2 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 65 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 148.4 miles or 2h 58m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 41m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Aragon, GA

This is one driving day of about 296.9 miles and 5h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Aragon, GA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 16 for about 164.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 148.4 mi from Aragon, GA · 2h 58m into the drive

town in Henry County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stockbridge, GA

148 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.

Pacing Suggestions

College Park, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Macon, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148.4 miles from Aragon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 16 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 164.2 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.43 one way

$92.86 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$50.77	$101.53
premium	$4.70	$54.95	$109.90
diesel	$5.61	$65.55	$131.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	89.1	1	$31.17	$14.25
Efficient EV	74.2	0	$25.98	$11.88
EV Truck/SUV	118.8	1	$41.57	$19.00

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Aragon, GA

Morning in Aragon on Thursday

Local time

9:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Morning in Savannah on Thursday

Local time

9:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

7 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

5h 41m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Aragon, GA to Savannah, GA covers 296.9 miles and takes about 5h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 16, I 75, Tom Murphy Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 148.4 miles from Aragon, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.