Trip from Blue Ridge, GA to Savannah, GA

Drive Time

6h 23m

Distance

340.6 mi

548 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 11m ★

6 AM

6h 23m

8 AM

6h 48m

10 AM

6h 32m

12 PM

6h 29m

3 PM

6h 33m

5 PM

6h 47m

8 PM

6h 16m

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

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Blue Ridge, GA

Beth Fitzpatrick

Savannah, GA

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

Traveling from the mountains of Blue Ridge to the coastal charm of Savannah covers 340.6 miles across Georgia. You should plan for a drive time of approximately 6 hours and 23 minutes, making this a manageable but long day trip for most drivers. With a fuel budget of roughly $55, this journey is an efficient way to cross the state. While it is possible to complete the trip in a single day, the significant mileage might make you consider breaking it up to keep the experience enjoyable. You will transition from the northern Southeast region toward the coast, experiencing a distinct shift in landscape as you head toward Savannah.

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

170.3 miles from Blue Ridge, GA

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

Drive Character

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 74% of your journey spent on high-speed roads including the APD Highway, I-75, and I-16. You will experience a mix of regional highways before settling into the interstate system for the bulk of your travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-16, where you will spend 164.2 miles focused on the road ahead. Because the route relies so heavily on major thoroughfares, you can expect a consistent, fast-paced drive that prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads. Prepare for a steady, focused experience behind the wheel as you navigate these primary transit corridors.

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

There are about 20 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 60.7 miles in near I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 340.6 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 60.7 miles (I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 161.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 173.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

60.7 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

161.3 mi into trip | ~3h 6m 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 none lane. Toward Macon, Savannah

173.6 mi into trip | ~3h 20m 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

339.5 mi into trip | ~6h 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

340.6 mi into trip | ~6h 22m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Blue Ridge, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.

Macon

161.3 mi in | ~3h 6m | via I 75

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 16	164.2 mi	2h 57m
I 75	77.1 mi	1h 25m
APD Highway	39.1 mi	47m
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway	21.1 mi	22m
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway	10.3 mi	11m
A P D Highway	10.1 mi	10m
Horace E Tate Freeway	7.3 mi	8m
Downtown Connector	5 mi	6m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East First Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · East First Street

Continue on Old Highway 76

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Old Highway 76

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto US 76; GA 2; GA 5; GA 515

39 mi · 47 min · APD Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 575; GA 5

10 mi · 10 min · A P D Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 575; GA 5

10 mi · 10 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 575; GA 5

11 mi · 11 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 75; GA 5

10 mi · 11 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 75

7.3 mi · 8 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 75; I 85

5.0 mi · 6 min · Downtown Connector

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 75

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

12 mi · 13 min · I 75

Toward Macon, Savannah Use the none lane.

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

To make the most of your 340.6-mile trek, aim for an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic congestion on the busier stretches of the route. Since the plan includes one designated stop, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs before tackling the long 164.2-mile segment on I-16. Keep your $55 fuel budget in mind when planning your stops, and ensure your vehicle is ready for several hours of continuous highway speeds. Because the drive is over six hours long, flexibility is your best asset; if the pace feels too demanding, look for a midpoint location to pause and recharge. Staying alert during the final interstate stretch is essential for a safe arrival in Savannah.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 170.3 miles from Blue Ridge, GA, or about 3h 16m 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 170.3 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 16m

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 Blue Ridge, 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 Blue Ridge, GA

This is one driving day of about 340.6 miles and 6h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blue Ridge, 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 170.3 mi from Blue Ridge, GA · 3h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centre, AL

170 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

Centre, AL

Fuel and coffee

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

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 170.3 miles from Blue Ridge, 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

$54.51 one way

$109.02 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$59.39	$118.78
premium	$4.78	$64.07	$128.14
diesel	$5.64	$75.67	$151.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	102.2	1	$35.76	$16.35
Efficient EV	85.2	0	$29.80	$13.62
EV Truck/SUV	136.2	1	$47.68	$21.80

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Blue Ridge, GA

Evening in Blue Ridge on Sunday

Local time

7:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Evening in Savannah on Sunday

Local time

7:02 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

5 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

6h 23m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Blue Ridge, GA to Savannah, GA covers 340.6 miles and takes about 6h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 170.3 miles from Blue Ridge, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

On the drive from Blue Ridge, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.

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Trip from Blue Ridge, 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

Blue Ridge, GA

Savannah, GA

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 23m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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