Origin
Arlington, GA
Evening in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
8:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, GA to Savannah, GA
Drive Time
4h 40m
Distance
278.6 mi
448 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 27m
★
6 AM
4h 41m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 50m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, GA
S.A. Bond
Savannah, GA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, GA to Savannah, GA covers 278.6 miles and takes about 4h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Depot Street, Newton Road, Albany Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
139.3 miles from Arlington, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 40m drive with frequent turns across 278.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Depot Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, GA to Savannah, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Depot Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Albany Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Leary Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Oakridge Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Moultrie Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 19 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Liberty Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Depot Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on Pioneer Road
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Pioneer Road
2
Turn right onto Depot Street
243 ft
·
4 sec
·
Depot Street
3
Continue on Newton Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Newton Road
4
Keep slight left to continue on Albany Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Highway
5
Continue on Leary Road
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Leary Road
6
Turn left onto Newton Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Newton Road
7
Turn right onto West Oakridge Drive
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Oakridge Drive
8
Continue on Moultrie Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Moultrie Road
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
10
Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
12
Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
13
Continue on Sylvester Highway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
14
Turn left onto Cordele Road
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Cordele Road
15
Continue straight
22 mi
·
27 min
16
Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I-75 North: Macon
17
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville
19
Turn right
25 mi
·
34 min
20
Turn straight onto Vienna Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vienna Highway
21
Continue on McCormick Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McCormick Avenue
22
Merge slight left onto Broad Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
23
Continue straight
128 ft
·
9 sec
24
Turn left
1.3 mi
·
2 min
25
Turn right
8.7 mi
·
11 min
26
Turn right onto Golden Isles Highway
456 ft
·
7 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
27
Continue on Eastman Cochran Highway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
28
Turn left onto Empire-Chester Highway
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Empire-Chester Highway
29
Turn slight left onto Carolina Avenue South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Carolina Avenue South
30
Continue on Carolina Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Carolina Street
31
Continue on Chester-Dublin Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Chester-Dublin Highway
32
Continue on Chester - Dublin Highway
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Chester - Dublin Highway
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
34
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
35
Take the ramp right toward Savannah
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Savannah
36
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
116 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
37
Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
38
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
39
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
40
Turn left onto West Bay Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Bay Street
41
Turn uturn
118 ft
·
12 sec
42
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 139.3 miles from Arlington, GA, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.3 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 50m
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 Arlington, 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 Arlington, GA
This is one driving day of about 278.6 miles and 4h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Arlington, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.3 mi from Arlington, GA · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139.3 miles from Arlington, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$44.59 one way
$89.17 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $48.58 | $97.16 |
| premium | $4.78 | $52.41 | $104.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.90 | $123.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.6 | 1 | $29.25 | $13.37 |
| Efficient EV | 69.7 | 0 | $24.38 | $11.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.4 | 1 | $39.00 | $17.83 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Destination
Savannah, GA
Evening in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
8:14 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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 40m 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 Arlington, GA to Savannah, GA covers 278.6 miles and takes about 4h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Depot Street, Newton Road, Albany Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139.3 miles from Arlington, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.59 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, GA to Savannah, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arlington, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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