Trip from Brunswick, GA to Savannah, GA

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

78.5 mi

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

Downtown Savannah, GA, GA

Photo: Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

The drive from Brunswick, GA to Savannah, GA covers 78.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Gloucester Street, New Castle Street, Newcastle Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.24 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

39.3 miles from Brunswick, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 78.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gloucester Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Gloucester Street Unavailable Refreshing
New Castle Street Unavailable Refreshing
Newcastle Street Unavailable Refreshing
New Jesup Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Norwich Street Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 North Unavailable Refreshing
I 16 East Unavailable Refreshing
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Gloucester Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Norwich Street

62 ft · 10 sec · Norwich Street
2

Turn left onto Gloucester Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Gloucester Street
3

Turn right onto New Castle Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · New Castle Street
4

Turn straight onto Newcastle Street

2.4 mi · 3 min · Newcastle Street
5

Continue on New Jesup Highway

0.5 mi · 47 sec · New Jesup Highway
6

Continue on Norwich Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Norwich Street
7

Continue on New Jesup Highway

1.4 mi · 2 min · New Jesup Highway
8

Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Savannah

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 95 North: Savannah
9

Merge slight left

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min
10

Keep slight right

0.2 mi · 13 sec
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

0.6 mi · 41 sec · I 16 East: Savannah
12

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

7.7 mi · 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
13

Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
14

Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
15

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
16

Turn left onto West Bay Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Bay Street
17

Turn uturn

118 ft · 12 sec
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.3 miles from Brunswick, GA, or about 38m into the drive.

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 78.5 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.3 miles or 38m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Savannah, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brunswick, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Brunswick, GA

This is one driving day of about 78.5 miles and 1h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brunswick, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.3 mi from Brunswick, GA · 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alma, GA

39 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

Charleston, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 78.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alma, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from Brunswick, 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

$12.24 one way

$24.48 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $13.69 $27.38
premium $4.78 $14.77 $29.53
diesel $5.62 $17.38 $34.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.6 0 $8.24 $3.77
Efficient EV 19.6 0 $6.87 $3.14
EV Truck/SUV 31.4 0 $10.99 $5.02

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Brunswick, GA

Morning in Brunswick on Saturday

Local time

8:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Morning in Savannah on Saturday

Local time

8:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

90°F

Alma, GA

39 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 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

1h 17m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brunswick, GA to Savannah, GA covers 78.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gloucester Street, New Castle Street, Newcastle Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.3 miles from Brunswick, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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