The drive from Bonanza, GA to Savannah, GA covers 230.6 miles and takes about 4h 17m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 16, I 75, McDonough-Lovejoy Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 164.2 miles on I 16.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.06 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
115.3 miles from Bonanza, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 10m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 230.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 17m highway drive covering 230.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 16 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 164.2 miles on I 16.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 11.2 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 230.6 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 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
11.2 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward I-75 South: Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-75 South: Macon
8
51.4 mi into trip|~1h 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
8
63.6 mi into trip|~1h 14m 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
8
229.5 mi into trip|~4h 14m 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
7
230.6 mi into trip|~4h 16m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bonanza, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.
Macon
51.4 mi in|~1h|via I 75
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 16
164.2 mi
2h 57m
I 75
52.1 mi
56m
McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5.1 mi
7m
Hastings Bridge Road
1.6 mi
2m
Old Hwy 3
1.3 mi
1m
Tara Boulevard
1.1 mi
1m
McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
0.9 mi
1m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 16
— 164.2 mi, about 2h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonanza, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on Woodcock Street
0.2 mi·48 sec·Woodcock Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Cardinal Road
477 ft·18 sec·Cardinal Road
3
Turn right onto US 19; US 41; GA 3
1.1 mi·1 min·Tara Boulevard
4
Take the exit
501 ft·17 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto McDonough Road
0.2 mi·25 sec·McDonough Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on Hastings Bridge Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Hastings Bridge Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on Old Hwy 3
1.3 mi·1 min·Old Hwy 3
8
Turn left onto GA 81
0.4 mi·29 sec·McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on GA 81
5.0 mi·6 min·McDonough-Lovejoy Road
10
Continue on GA 81
0.9 mi·1 min·McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
11
Continue on GA 81
0.1 mi·15 sec·McDonough-Lovejoy Road
12
Turn left onto GA 20; GA 81
0.2 mi·24 sec·Hampton Road
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I-75 South: MaconUse the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 75
40 mi·42 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
12 mi·13 min·I 75
Toward Macon, SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
1.1 mi·1 min
Exit 165Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, SavannahUse the slight right lane.
The midpoint is around 115.3 miles from Bonanza, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 63.6
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$10
near mile 230.6
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.06 one way
$72.12 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$39.43
$78.86
premium
$4.70
$42.68
$85.36
diesel
$5.61
$50.91
$101.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.2
0
$24.21
$11.07
Efficient EV
57.7
0
$20.18
$9.22
EV Truck/SUV
92.2
1
$32.28
$14.76
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 16, 2026
Origin
Bonanza, GA
Late night
in Bonanza on Friday
Local time
2:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Savannah, GA
Late night
in Savannah on Friday
Local time
2:36 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
22 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 17m 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 Bonanza, GA to Savannah, GA covers 230.6 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 16, I 75, McDonough-Lovejoy Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.3 miles from Bonanza, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.06 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 230.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bonanza, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Fort Pulaski National Monument and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
