Trip from Carrollton, GA to Savannah, GA

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Drive Time

5h 29m

Distance

284 mi

457 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 16m ★

6 AM

5h 29m

8 AM

5h 56m

10 AM

5h 39m

12 PM

5h 36m

3 PM

5h 40m

5 PM

5h 55m

8 PM

5h 21m

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

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Savannah, GA

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Trip Overview

This 284-mile journey from Carrollton, Georgia, to Savannah, Georgia, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 5 hours and 29 minutes. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 92% of the drive utilizing major interstates like I-75 and I-16, along with South Fulton Parkway. With a projected fuel cost of around $44, this trip offers a straightforward and efficient way to get from the Southeast region to its coastal counterpart. It's a practical option if you're looking to cover ground quickly and are comfortable with extended periods on the interstate.

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

142 miles from Carrollton, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 284-mile drive, as 92% of the route consists of major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-75 and then transition to I-16, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 164.2 miles. This profile suggests a drive characterized by consistent speed limits and fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops. The extensive highway share means you'll likely encounter a predictable driving environment for most of the trip.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 33 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 41.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 284 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 41.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

41.3 mi into trip | ~1h in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airpor...

42.9 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward GA 139 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward GA 139 South

104.8 mi into trip | ~2h 13m 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

117 mi into trip | ~2h 26m 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

282.9 mi into trip | ~5h 26m 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

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 Carrollton, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.

Macon

41.3 mi in | ~1h

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 16	164.2 mi	2h 57m
I 75	71.2 mi	1h 17m
South Fulton Parkway	18.5 mi	25m
Bankhead Highway	10.7 mi	16m
Duncan Memorial Highway	5 mi	7m
Capps Ferry Road	3.2 mi	5m
Forest Parkway	2.3 mi	4m
US 29 CONN	1.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 16 — 164.2 mi, about 2h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

142 ft · 10 sec · this road

At end of road, turn right

189 ft · 16 sec

At end of road, turn right onto North Cliff Street

161 ft · 9 sec · North Cliff Street

Turn right onto Alabama Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Alabama Street

Continue on Newnan Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Newnan Street

Continue on Bankhead Highway

4.7 mi · 7 min · Bankhead Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 166

6.0 mi · 8 min · Bankhead Highway

Continue on GA 166

4.6 mi · 6 min · Duncan Memorial Highway

Enter roundabout onto GA 166

118 ft · 2 sec · Duncan Memorial Highway

Continue on GA 166

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Duncan Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Capps Ferry Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Capps Ferry Road

Continue on South Fulton Parkway

13 mi · 17 min · South Fulton Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 Alternate; GA 14 Alternate

5.7 mi · 7 min · South Fulton Parkway

Continue on US 29 CONN; GA 14 CONN

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 29 CONN; GA 14 CONN

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on GA 14 Connector

1.3 mi · 1 min · GA 14 Connector

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 285

1.0 mi · 1 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 60 Toward GA 139: Riverdale Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

163 ft · 4 sec

Toward GA 139 South Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto GA 139

467 ft · 10 sec · Riverdale Road

Turn left onto Forest Parkway

2.3 mi · 4 min · Forest Parkway

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 75 Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 75 South: Macon Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 75

59 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

12 mi · 13 min · I 75

Toward Macon, Savannah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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

Given the 5-hour and 29-minute duration, this route is very manageable as a single-day trip. To make the most of your drive, consider an early morning departure from Carrollton to avoid potential traffic, especially around the Atlanta metro area as you connect to I-75. With only one recommended stop, you'll want to ensure you're fueled up before heading out. The longest stretch without a major road change is 164.2 miles on I-16, so plan your last substantial break before entering that segment to ensure comfort.

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 142 miles from Carrollton, GA, or about 2h 53m 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 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 142 miles or 2h 53m 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 32m

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 Carrollton, 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 Carrollton, GA

This is one driving day of about 284 miles and 5h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carrollton, 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 142 mi from Carrollton, GA · 2h 53m into the drive

city in Alabama, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centre, AL

142 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 142 miles from Carrollton, 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

$44.41 one way

$88.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$48.56	$97.12
premium	$4.70	$52.56	$105.12
diesel	$5.61	$62.70	$125.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	85.2	1	$29.82	$13.63
Efficient EV	71	0	$24.85	$11.36
EV Truck/SUV	113.6	1	$39.76	$18.18

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% 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 1 hour from now

Origin

Carrollton, GA

Morning in Carrollton on Wednesday

Local time

7:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Morning in Savannah on Wednesday

Local time

7:43 AM

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

17 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

5h 29m 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 Carrollton, GA to Savannah, GA covers 284 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 16, I 75, South Fulton Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 142 miles from Carrollton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.41 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 Carrollton, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.

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Trip from Carrollton, GA to Savannah, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Carrollton, GA

Savannah, GA

Same local time

17 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 29m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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