Trip from Commerce, GA to Savannah, GA

Drive Time

4h 21m

Distance

247.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Commerce, GA to Savannah, GA covers 247.6 miles and takes about 4h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on High Street, Line Street, View Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.61 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

123.8 miles from Commerce, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 21m drive with frequent turns across 247.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

High Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
High Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Line Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
View Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Central Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Elm Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Commerce Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 129	Unavailable	Refreshing
GA Inner Loop 10	Unavailable	Refreshing

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

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on State Street

2

Turn right onto High Street

3

Turn right onto Line Street

4

Turn right onto View Street

5

Turn slight right onto Central Avenue

6

Turn left onto South Elm Street

7

Turn right

8

Continue on Commerce Road

9

Take the exit left toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15

10

Continue on GA Inner Loop 10

11

Continue on Inner Loop 10

12

Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington

13

Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road

14

Turn right onto Oconee Street

15

Continue on Lexington Road

16

Continue on Lexington Highway

17

Continue on Lexington Road

18

Continue on Athens Road

19

Continue on Main Street

20

Continue on Washington Road

21

Continue on Lexington Road

22

Turn right

23

Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

24

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

25

Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232

26

Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East

27

Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

28

Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121

29

Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road

30

Continue on Nellie Drive

31

Continue on Peach Orchard Road

32

Turn right onto Liberty Street

33

Continue straight

34

Take the ramp straight

35

Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway

36

Turn left

37

At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road

38

Continue on Savannah Highway

39

Continue on Augusta Highway

40

Continue on North Columbia Avenue

41

Turn left onto Bourne Avenue

42

Turn right onto Main Street

43

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

44

Continue on West Bay Street

45

Turn left

46

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 123.8 miles from Commerce, GA, or about 2h 10m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 123.8 miles or 2h 10m 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 34m

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 Commerce, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Commerce, GA

This is one driving day of about 247.6 miles and 4h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Commerce, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

West Columbia, SC

124 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123.8 mi from Commerce, GA

Mauldin, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Columbia, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.8 miles from Commerce, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.96	$38.61	$77.22
midgrade	$4.43	$43.17	$86.35
premium	$4.78	$46.58	$93.15
diesel	$5.62	$54.82	$109.65

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 86.6 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Commerce, GA

Late night in Commerce on Saturday

Local time

3:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Late night in Savannah on Saturday

Local time

3:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

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

1 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

4h 21m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Commerce, GA to Savannah, GA covers 247.6 miles and takes about 4h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are High Street, Line Street, View Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 123.8 miles from Commerce, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.61 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.