Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
261.4 mi
421 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Photo: Dominik Gryzbon
The drive from Braselton, GA to Savannah, GA covers 261.4 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, Rockwell Church Road, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.76 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
130.7 miles from Braselton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 32m drive with frequent turns across 261.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rockwell Church Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pleasant Hill Church Road Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pleasant Hill Church Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlanta Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eighth Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Barber Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Braselton, GA and Savannah, GA.
Start on Green Street
Continue on Washington Street
Continue straight
Turn left onto Rockwell Church Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Church Road Northeast
Continue on Pleasant Hill Church Road
Turn left onto Atlanta Highway
Turn right onto Eighth Street
Continue on Barber Creek Road
Turn left onto University Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell
Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
Continue on Lexington Road
Continue on Lexington Highway
Continue on Lexington Road
Continue on Athens Road
Continue on Main Street
Continue on Washington Road
Continue on Lexington Road
Turn right
Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232
Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East
Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121
Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
Continue on Nellie Drive
Continue on Peach Orchard Road
Turn right onto Liberty Street
Continue straight
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road
Continue on Savannah Highway
Continue on Augusta Highway
Continue on North Columbia Avenue
Turn left onto Bourne Avenue
Turn right onto Main Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
Continue on West Bay Street
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.7 miles or 2h 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 3h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Savannah, GA than in the middle of the route.
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 261.4 miles and 4h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130.7 mi from Braselton, GA · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 130.7 miles from Braselton, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$40.76 one way
$81.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $45.58 | $91.16 |
| premium | $4.78 | $49.17 | $98.34 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $57.88 | $115.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.4 | 0 | $27.45 | $12.55 |
| Efficient EV | 65.4 | 0 | $22.87 | $10.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.6 | 1 | $36.60 | $16.73 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Braselton on Saturday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Mauldin, SC
131 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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