Origin
Columbus, GA
Morning in Columbus on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, GA to Savannah, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
246.1 mi
396 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
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6 AM
4h 55m
8 AM
5h 22m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus, GA to Savannah, GA covers 246.1 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, GA 96, Macon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 137.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.48 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
123.1 miles from Columbus, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 55m highway drive covering 246.1 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 137.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
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.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 137.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near 10th Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 246.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (10th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Wynnton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.4 miles (GA 96): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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10th Avenue
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Wynnton Road
Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
71.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
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GA 96
Turn left onto GA 96
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
245 mi into trip
|
~4h 52m 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
7
246.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 55m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 137.6 mi | 2h 28m |
| GA 96 | 65.2 mi | 1h 24m |
| Macon Road | 25.3 mi | 32m |
| Miami Valley Road | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| GA 358 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Wynnton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Church Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 80 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 137.6 mi, about 2h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on US 27; GA 1
11 ft
·
5 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
2
Continue on US 27; GA 1
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street
4
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
16 sec
·
10th Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynnton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on GA 22 Spur
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Macon Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on GA 22 Spur
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
GA 22 Spur
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto US 80; GA 22; GA 540
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Beaver Run Road
9
Continue on US 80; GA 22; GA 540
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Macon Road
10
Continue on US 80; GA 22; GA 41; GA 540
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 80; GA 22; GA 41; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on GA 96; GA 540
39 mi
·
46 min
·
GA 96; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto GA 96
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 96
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on GA 96
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Orange Street
14
Continue on GA 96
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vineville Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 341; GA 7; GA 96
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Oakland Heights Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto GA 96
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
GA 96
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on GA 96
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Church Street
18
Continue on GA 96
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Miami Valley Road
19
Continue on GA 96
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 96
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Continue on GA 96
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
GA 96
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on GA 96
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 96
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on GA 96
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 96
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
23
Continue on GA 96
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 96
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
24
Continue on GA 96
15 mi
·
20 min
·
GA 96
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto GA 358
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
GA 358
Use the right lane.
26
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
27
Merge onto I 16
137 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Toward Savannah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 16
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 167A
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Bay Street
32
Turn uturn
117 ft
·
11 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 123.1 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.6 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 123.1 miles or 2h 40m 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 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, GA
This is one driving day of about 246.1 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Columbus, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 137.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123.1 mi from Columbus, GA · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.1 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137.6 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
$38.48 one way
$76.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $42.08 | $84.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $45.55 | $91.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.34 | $108.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.84 | $11.81 |
| Efficient EV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.53 | $9.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.4 | 1 | $34.45 | $15.75 |
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.
Destination
Savannah, GA
Morning in Savannah on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 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
14 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
4h 55m 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 Columbus, GA to Savannah, GA covers 246.1 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, GA 96, Macon Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.1 miles from Columbus, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.48 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 246.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (10th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Wynnton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.4 miles (GA 96): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Columbus, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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