Trip from Blakely, GA to Savannah, GA

Drive Time

5h 56m

Distance

277.3 mi

446 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 44m ★

6 AM

5h 57m

8 AM

6h 23m

10 AM

6h 6m

12 PM

6h 3m

3 PM

6h 7m

5 PM

6h 21m

8 PM

5h 49m

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

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Blakely, GA

Enam Sape

Savannah, GA

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

Traveling from Blakely to Savannah covers 277.3 miles across the southern portion of Georgia. Expect to spend approximately 5 hours and 56 minutes behind the wheel, making this a manageable single-day commitment for most drivers. With a fuel budget of roughly $44, it is an economical way to cross the state. You will primarily navigate via the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, GA 257, and GA 300. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, the landscape remains consistent as you transition from the western side of the state toward the Atlantic coast.

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

138.7 miles from Blakely, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 64% of your journey spent on high-speed routes. You will find yourself settling in for long stretches, particularly during the 116.8-mile segment along the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. While the route offers a steady pace, the transition between the parkway and secondary roads like GA 257 and GA 300 requires you to stay alert for changes in speed limits and road design. The driving experience is straightforward, favoring efficiency over technical curves, which allows you to cover the total distance without excessive fatigue.

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

There are about 47 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 116.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 257. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.8 miles in near GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 277.3 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 45.8 miles (GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 30 key points

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

45.8 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road

Turn left onto GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

55.3 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

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

Exit 2A Toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

94.7 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Take the exit toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville

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 102 Toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville

276.2 mi into trip | ~5h 53m 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

277.3 mi into trip | ~5h 56m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Towns Along This Route

Between Blakely, GA and Savannah, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Tifton and Hawkinsville.

Atlanta

53.4 mi in | ~1h 20m

Tifton

55.3 mi in | ~1h 23m

Hawkinsville

94.7 mi in | ~2h 13m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	116.8 mi	2h 6m
GA 257	34 mi	46m
GA 300	21.9 mi	27m
Leary Road	17.3 mi	24m
Cordele Road	13.8 mi	17m
Chester - Dublin Highway	12.9 mi	18m
Pioneer Road	12.9 mi	19m
Arlington Highway	11.2 mi	16m

Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 116.8 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 27 Business; GA 39; GA 62

0.2 mi · 37 sec · US 27 Business; GA 39; GA 62

Continue on GA 62

1.3 mi · 2 min · Magnolia Street

Continue on GA 62

11 mi · 16 min · Arlington Highway

Continue on GA 62

1.3 mi · 2 min · Blakely Road Southwest

At end of road, turn left onto GA 45; GA 216

0.7 mi · 1 min · Highland Avenue South

Turn right onto GA 62

13 mi · 19 min · Pioneer Road

Turn right onto GA 37; GA 62

241 ft · 4 sec · Depot Street

Continue on GA 37; GA 62

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Newton Road

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 37; GA 62

0.8 mi · 1 min · Albany Highway

Continue on GA 62

17 mi · 24 min · Leary Road

Turn left onto GA 62; GA 91

3.8 mi · 5 min · Newton Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto GA 234

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Oakridge Drive

Use the right lane.

Continue on GA 234

0.8 mi · 1 min · Moultrie Road

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 40 sec

Toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta

Merge onto US 19; GA 3; GA 300

1.6 mi · 2 min · Liberty Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 2A Toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Sylvester Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Cordele Road

14 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 300

22 mi · 27 min · GA 300

Use the none lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I-75 North: Macon Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 75

2.0 mi · 2 min · I 75

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 102 Toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto GA 257

25 mi · 34 min · GA 257

Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto GA 27; GA 257

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway

Continue on GA 27; GA 257

0.8 mi · 1 min · McCormick Avenue

Merge onto US 129; US 341; GA 11; GA 27; GA 230; GA 257

1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 257

127 ft · 8 sec · US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 257

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto GA 257

8.7 mi · 11 min · GA 257

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 23; 87; 257

455 ft · 7 sec · Golden Isles Highway

Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway

Turn left onto GA 257

8.8 mi · 11 min · Empire-Chester Highway

Turn slight left onto Carolina Avenue South

1.0 mi · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South

Continue on GA 257

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Carolina Street

Continue on GA 257

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Chester-Dublin Highway

Continue on GA 257

13 mi · 18 min · Chester - Dublin Highway

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto GA 257

107 ft · 4 sec · GA 257

Continue on GA 257

0.3 mi · 39 sec · GA 257

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward Savannah Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 16

116 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Use the none lane.

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

To keep your 6-hour drive comfortable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since you are looking at a nearly 6-hour travel time, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid afternoon traffic near your destination. Keep your $44 fuel estimate in mind, but consider topping off your tank before hitting the longest 116.8-mile stretch to ensure you have plenty of buffer. Because this is a one-day trip, your flexibility is a major advantage; you can easily adjust your pace to accommodate road conditions or construction. Prioritize checking the status of GA 257 and GA 300 before you leave, as these connectors will dictate the flow of your final approach into Savannah.

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 138.7 miles from Blakely, GA, or about 3h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.8 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 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 138.7 miles or 3h 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h

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 Blakely, 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 Blakely, GA

This is one driving day of about 277.3 miles and 5h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blakely, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 116.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 138.7 mi from Blakely, GA · 3h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warner Robins, GA

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.

Popular next leg

Warner Robins, GA to Savannah, GA

163.6 mi · 3h 9m

Pacing Suggestions

Warner Robins, GA

Fuel and coffee

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

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 138.7 miles from Blakely, 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 116.8 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

$44.38 one way

$88.76 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$48.35	$96.71
premium	$4.78	$52.16	$104.33
diesel	$5.64	$61.61	$123.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 97 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	83.2	1	$29.12	$13.31
Efficient EV	69.3	0	$24.26	$11.09
EV Truck/SUV	110.9	1	$38.82	$17.75

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Blakely, GA

Night in Blakely on Sunday

Local time

9:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Night in Savannah on Sunday

Local time

9:22 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

6 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 56m 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 Blakely, GA to Savannah, GA covers 277.3 miles and takes about 5h 56m 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 257, GA 300. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 138.7 miles from Blakely, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.38 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.

Between Blakely, GA and Savannah, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Tifton and Hawkinsville.

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Trip from Blakely, GA to Savannah, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Savannah, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Blakely, GA

Savannah, GA

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 56m on the road

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