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Trip from Ashburn, GA to Savannah, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

190.4 mi

306 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 12m ★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m

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

city in Turner County, Georgia, United States

Ashburn, GA

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

Savannah, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ashburn, GA to Savannah, GA covers 190.4 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sylvester Road, North Railroad Street, 1st Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.77 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

95.2 miles from Ashburn, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sylvester Road
North Railroad Street
1st Avenue
Rhine-Abbeville Highway
Abbeville Highway
Rhine Highway
Griffin Avenue
Oak Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Sylvester Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Washington Avenue

3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue
2

Continue on Sylvester Road

9.3 mi · 13 min · Sylvester Road
3

Turn left onto North Railroad Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North Railroad Street
4

Turn right

11 mi · 15 min
5

Turn right onto 1st Avenue

11 mi · 15 min · 1st Avenue
6

Continue on Rhine-Abbeville Highway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Rhine-Abbeville Highway
7

Turn left onto Abbeville Highway

4.6 mi · 6 min · Abbeville Highway
8

Keep slight right to continue on Abbeville Highway

9.2 mi · 12 min · Abbeville Highway
9

Turn left onto Rhine Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rhine Highway
10

Continue on Griffin Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Griffin Avenue
11

Turn left onto Oak Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Oak Street
12

Turn right onto 5th Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · 5th Avenue
13

Continue on Soperton Highway

38 mi · 51 min · Soperton Highway
14

Continue on Metter Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Metter Road
15

Turn left onto Swainsboro Highway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Swainsboro Highway
16

Take the ramp right toward I-16 East: Savannah

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I-16 East: Savannah
17

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

87 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
18

Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
19

Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
20

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
21

Turn left onto West Bay Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Bay Street
22

Turn uturn

118 ft · 12 sec
23

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 95.2 miles from Ashburn, GA, or about 1h 41m 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 42 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.2 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 47m

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 Ashburn, 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 Ashburn, GA

This is one driving day of about 190.4 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Ashburn, 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.

Downtown McRae, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

McRae, GA

95 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

McRae, GA to Savannah, GA

128 mi · 2h 37m

Pacing Suggestions

Hawkinsville, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

McRae, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.2 miles from Ashburn, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.77 one way

$59.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $32.56 $65.11
premium $4.70 $35.24 $70.48
diesel $5.61 $42.04 $84.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.1 0 $19.99 $9.14
Efficient EV 47.6 0 $16.66 $7.62
EV Truck/SUV 76.2 0 $26.66 $12.19

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Ashburn, GA

Afternoon in Ashburn on Saturday

Local time

3:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Afternoon in Savannah on Saturday

Local time

3:07 PM

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

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

3h 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.

What kind of drive is this?

190.4 mi in 3h 23m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Sylvester Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ashburn, GA to Savannah, GA is easy. At 3h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ashburn, GA to Savannah, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 190.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ashburn, GA to Savannah, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Savannah, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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