Trip from Canton, GA to Savannah, GA

Drive Time

5h 21m

Distance

288.3 mi

464 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 8m ★

6 AM

5h 22m

8 AM

5h 49m

10 AM

5h 31m

12 PM

5h 28m

3 PM

5h 33m

5 PM

5h 47m

8 PM

5h 14m

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

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Canton, GA

Ramaz Bluashvili

Savannah, GA

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

Traveling from Canton to Savannah spans 288.3 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 21 minutes of driving time. Because this route is a straightforward, highway-focused drive, it is perfectly manageable as a one-day trip for most drivers. You should budget approximately $46 for fuel to complete the journey. The path takes you across the Georgia landscape, moving from the northern interior toward the coast. While you could certainly extend the trip, the direct nature of the roads makes it an efficient transit rather than a multi-day expedition. It is a practical choice if you want to swap the hills of Canton for the historic atmosphere of Savannah in a single sitting.

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

144.2 miles from Canton, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip dominated by high-speed transit, as 87% of your journey is spent on major highways. You will navigate a combination of the Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway, I-75, and I-16 to reach your destination. The drive settles into a rhythm quickly, featuring a significant 164.2-mile uninterrupted stretch along I-16. While the first portion of the drive involves transitioning through local infrastructure, the bulk of your time behind the wheel will be spent on consistent interstate travel. The route offers a steady pace that allows you to cover ground quickly without the technical demands of winding backroads.

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 8.4 miles in near I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 288.3 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 8.4 miles (I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.3 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.

8.4 mi into trip | ~11m 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.

109.1 mi into trip | ~2h 5m 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

121.3 mi into trip | ~2h 18m 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

287.2 mi into trip | ~5h 18m 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

288.3 mi into trip | ~5h 21m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Towns Along This Route

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

Macon

109.1 mi in | ~2h 5m | via I 75

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 16	164.2 mi	2h 57m
I 75	77.1 mi	1h 25m
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway	17.9 mi	19m
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway	10.3 mi	11m
Horace E Tate Freeway	7.3 mi	8m
Downtown Connector	5 mi	6m
James Wendell George Parkway	2.3 mi	3m
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 Canton, GA and Savannah, GA.

Start on East Main Street

275 ft · 7 sec · East Main Street

Turn right onto East Marietta Street

316 ft · 16 sec · East Marietta Street

Turn right onto Archer Street

307 ft · 15 sec · Archer Street

Turn slight left onto West Marietta Street

0.4 mi · 55 sec · West Marietta Street

Continue on Marietta Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Marietta Road

Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hickory Flat Highway

Take the ramp onto GA 140

0.2 mi · 23 sec · GA 140

Toward I 575 South, GA 5 South, GA 20 West, GA 140 West: Atlanta

Merge onto I 575; GA 5; GA 20; GA 140

7.0 mi · 7 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 keep your drive smooth, aim for a single well-timed stop to break up the 5-hour and 21-minute duration. Since you have a long, 164.2-mile stretch on I-16, ensure you have enough fuel before merging onto that corridor to avoid any mid-stretch anxiety. Leaving early in the morning is generally your best bet to avoid potential traffic congestion near major interchanges along I-75. Because the route is highway-heavy, keep a close eye on your cruise control settings and remain alert during the long interstate segments. Embracing the one-day schedule gives you maximum flexibility to arrive in Savannah with plenty of time to settle in.

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 144.2 miles from Canton, GA, or about 2h 43m 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.2 miles or 2h 43m 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 23m

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 Canton, 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 Canton, GA

This is one driving day of about 288.3 miles and 5h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Canton, 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 144.2 mi from Canton, GA · 2h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

144 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

Dadeville, 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 144.2 miles from Canton, 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

$46.14 one way

$92.28 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$50.27	$100.54
premium	$4.78	$54.23	$108.46
diesel	$5.64	$64.05	$128.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.5	1	$30.27	$13.84
Efficient EV	72.1	0	$25.23	$11.53
EV Truck/SUV	115.3	1	$40.36	$18.45

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 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 22 hours ago

Origin

Canton, GA

Evening in Canton on Sunday

Local time

8:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Evening in Savannah on Sunday

Local time

8:13 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

24 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 21m 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 Canton, GA to Savannah, GA covers 288.3 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 16, I 75, Phillip Landrum Memorial 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 144.2 miles from Canton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.14 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.

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

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Trip from Canton, 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

Canton, GA

Savannah, GA

Same local time

24 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 21m on the road

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