Trip from Braselton, GA to Savannah, GA

Drive Time

5h 12m

Distance

246.8 mi

397 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 59m ★

6 AM

5h 12m

8 AM

5h 39m

10 AM

5h 22m

12 PM

5h 19m

3 PM

5h 23m

5 PM

5h 38m

8 PM

5h 4m

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

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Braselton, GA

Anna Shvets

Savannah, GA

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

Traveling from Braselton to Savannah covers 246.8 miles across the Southeast, typically taking about 5 hours and 12 minutes of drive time. Because this route functions as a mixed drive, you can comfortably complete it in a single day, though you should budget approximately $40 for fuel. Navigating through the heart of Georgia, you will traverse Savannah Highway, GA 24, and Carl Sanders Highway to reach the coast. While this journey is manageable as a day trip, the length makes it a significant commitment, so ensure you are prepared for several hours behind the wheel. The transition from the northern part of the state toward the southern region offers a straightforward path for those looking to reach the coast efficiently.

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

123.4 miles from Braselton, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience on this trip, as the route is only 30% highway and features a mix of different road types. You will encounter a blend of faster highway stretches and more technical local roads that require your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will navigate is 38.3 miles along Savannah Highway, providing a brief period of steady driving. As you progress from your starting point, the road character shifts, keeping the drive engaging rather than monotonous. This combination of segments ensures that while you have some open road, you must also be prepared to navigate the complexities of local corridors.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Savannah Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in near Rockwell Church Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 246.8 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 6.4 miles (Rockwell Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles (US 29; US 78; GA 8): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.3 miles (US 78): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

6.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | Rockwell Church Road

Turn left onto Rockwell Church Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

25.6 mi into trip | ~37m in | US 29; US 78; GA 8

Take the exit onto US 29; US 78; GA 8 toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell

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

Use the right lane. Toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Oute...

32.3 mi into trip | ~45m in | US 78

Take the exit onto US 78 toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road

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 8 Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington R...

96.6 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the ramp toward I-20 East: Augusta

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I-20 East: Augusta

120.4 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 520 East, GA 232

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. Toward I 520 East, GA 232

Towns Along This Route

Between Braselton, GA and Savannah, GA, road signs point toward Lexington and Hartwell.

Lexington

25.6 mi in | ~37m | via US 29; US 78; GA 8

Hartwell

25.6 mi in | ~37m | via US 29; US 78; GA 8

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Savannah Highway	38.3 mi	44m
GA 24	28.8 mi	41m
Carl Sanders Highway	23.6 mi	25m
Lexington Road	23.2 mi	29m
US 78	22.3 mi	28m
Peach Orchard Road	21.4 mi	25m
North Columbia Avenue	13.4 mi	16m
Washington Road	9.3 mi	10m

Longest stretch: Savannah Highway — 38.3 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on GA 53

219 ft · 7 sec · Green Street

Continue on GA 53

2.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 53

3.7 mi · 5 min · GA 53

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Rockwell Church Road

2.7 mi · 4 min · Rockwell Church Road

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto GA 211

136 ft · 2 sec · GA 211

Continue on GA 211

2.1 mi · 2 min · GA 211

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Church Road Northeast

3.7 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Hill Church Road Northeast

Use the none lane.

Continue on Pleasant Hill Church Road

60 ft · 4 sec · Pleasant Hill Church Road

Turn left onto Atlanta Highway

1.6 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Eighth Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Eighth Street

Continue on Barber Creek Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Barber Creek Road

Turn left onto US 29; GA 8; GA 316

8.3 mi · 10 min · University Parkway

Use the left / none lanes.

Take the exit onto US 29; US 78; GA 8

0.4 mi · 29 sec · US 29; US 78; GA 8

Toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 29; US 78; GA 8; GA 10 Loop

6.2 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 78

0.4 mi · 49 sec · US 78

Exit 8 Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 78; GA 10

1.4 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 78; GA 10

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Lexington Highway

Continue on US 78; GA 10

5.8 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 78; GA 10

8.4 mi · 9 min · Athens Road

Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22

0.9 mi · 58 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22

9.3 mi · 10 min · Washington Road

Continue on US 78; GA 10

16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

Turn right onto US 78; GA 10; GA 17

22 mi · 27 min · US 78; GA 10; GA 17

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I-20 East: Augusta Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 20

24 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 520 East, GA 232 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 520 East

Continue on I 520

6.7 mi · 7 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward US 25, GA 121

Turn right onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road

Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Nellie Drive

Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

17 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road

Turn right onto US 25; GA 121

2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street

Continue on GA 24

28 mi · 40 min · GA 24

Take the ramp onto GA 24

0.3 mi · 39 sec · GA 24

Merge onto US 301; GA 24; GA 73

4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway

Turn left onto US 301 Business; GA 73

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 301 Business; GA 73

At end of road, turn left onto GA 21; I 3 FUT

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Perimeter Road

Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT

38 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Augusta Highway

Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT

13 mi · 16 min · North Columbia Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto GA 307; Alternate GA 21

1.1 mi · 1 min · Bourne Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto GA 25

2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 80; GA 26

465 ft · 7 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 80; GA 26

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Bay Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left

117 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 5-hour and 12-minute journey, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the trip is a single-day commitment, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and maximize your time upon arrival. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $40 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local prices. Given the mix of highway and local roads, stay alert for changing speed limits and traffic patterns when transitioning between the Savannah Highway and the other secondary routes. Flexibility is a key advantage here, so adjust your pace based on the flow of traffic to ensure a smooth arrival in 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 123.4 miles from Braselton, GA, or about 2h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 123.4 miles or 2h 34m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 17m

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 Braselton, 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 Braselton, GA

This is one driving day of about 246.8 miles and 5h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Braselton, 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 Savannah Highway for about 38.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123.4 mi from Braselton, GA · 2h 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mauldin, SC

123 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

Mauldin, SC

Fuel and coffee

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

West Columbia, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.4 miles from Braselton, 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

$39.50 one way

$79.00 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$43.03	$86.07
premium	$4.78	$46.43	$92.85
diesel	$5.64	$54.83	$109.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74	0	$25.91	$11.85
Efficient EV	61.7	0	$21.60	$9.87
EV Truck/SUV	98.7	1	$34.55	$15.80

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

Braselton, GA

Evening in Braselton on Sunday

Local time

8:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Evening in Savannah on Sunday

Local time

8:11 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

26 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

5h 12m 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 Braselton, GA to Savannah, GA covers 246.8 miles and takes about 5h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Savannah Highway, GA 24, Carl Sanders Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 123.4 miles from Braselton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.50 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 Braselton, GA and Savannah, GA, road signs point toward Lexington and Hartwell.

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Trip from Braselton, 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

Braselton, GA

Savannah, GA

Same local time

26 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 12m on the road

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