Trip from Commerce, GA to Savannah, GA

Drive Time

4h 55m

Distance

235.9 mi

380 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 42m ★

6 AM

4h 56m

8 AM

5h 23m

10 AM

5h 5m

12 PM

5h 2m

3 PM

5h 6m

5 PM

5h 21m

8 PM

4h 48m

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

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Commerce, GA

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Savannah, GA

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

Spanning 235.9 miles, this trek from Commerce to Savannah takes you across the heart of Georgia. You should anticipate a travel time of approximately 4 hours and 55 minutes, making it a feasible, albeit long, day trip for most drivers. With a fuel budget of about $38, it is an economical way to travel between these two points in the Southeast. While you could power through in a single day, the turn-heavy nature of the route might leave you ready to stretch your legs by the time you reach the coast. This journey is ideal if you prefer local roads over the monotony of major interstates. It is a straightforward trip that rewards those who enjoy a steady pace through the Georgia landscape.

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

118 miles from Commerce, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a hands-on driving experience, as this is a turn-heavy local route rather than a straight interstate shot. Only 28% of your journey is spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads like GA 24 and the Carl Sanders Highway. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 38.3 miles on the Savannah Highway, providing the only real opportunity to settle into a consistent rhythm. Because the road demands more attention than a typical freeway, you will feel actively engaged with the changing surroundings throughout the 235.9-mile trip. This drive is best suited for those who appreciate the winding character of secondary roads over high-speed transit.

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.

Savannah Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 235.9 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 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles (US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

17.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15

18.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10

Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10 toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington

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 10C Toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop I...

21.4 mi into trip | ~28m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 8 Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington R...

85.7 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the ramp toward I-20 East: Augusta

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I-20 East: Augusta

109.6 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Take the exit toward I 520 East, GA 232

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 520 East, GA 232

Towns Along This Route

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

Lexington

18.9 mi in | ~25m | via US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Savannah Highway	38.3 mi	44m
GA 24	28.8 mi	41m
Carl Sanders Highway	23.6 mi	25m
Lexington Road	23.3 mi	29m
US 78	21.9 mi	27m
Peach Orchard Road	21.4 mi	25m
North Columbia Avenue	13.4 mi	16m
Commerce Road	9.5 mi	11m

Longest stretch: Savannah Highway — 38.3 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on State Street

104 ft · 6 sec · State Street

Turn right onto High Street

182 ft · 10 sec · High Street

Turn right onto Line Street

200 ft · 10 sec · Line Street

Turn right onto View Street

182 ft · 8 sec · View Street

Turn slight right onto 326

217 ft · 4 sec · Central Avenue

Turn left onto US 441 Business; GA 98

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Elm Street

Turn right onto US 441; GA 15

6.2 mi · 8 min · US 441; GA 15

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 441; GA 15

9.5 mi · 11 min · Commerce Road

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15 Use the left lane.

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 10 Loop; GA 15

0.2 mi · 11 sec · GA Inner Loop 10

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 10 Loop; GA 15

0.9 mi · 1 min · Inner Loop 10

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15

2.5 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10

Exit 10C Toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec

Exit 8 Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road Use the right lane.

Turn right onto US 78 Business; GA 10

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Oconee Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 78 Business; GA 10

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 78; GA 10

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Lexington Highway

Continue on US 78; GA 10

5.8 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 78; GA 10

8.4 mi · 9 min · Athens Road

Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22

0.9 mi · 58 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22

9.3 mi · 10 min · Washington Road

Continue on US 78; GA 10

16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

Turn right onto US 78; GA 10; GA 17

22 mi · 27 min · US 78; GA 10; GA 17

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I-20 East: Augusta Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 20

24 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 520 East, GA 232 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 520 East

Continue on I 520

6.7 mi · 7 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward US 25, GA 121

Turn right onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road

Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Nellie Drive

Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

17 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road

Turn right onto US 25; GA 121

2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street

Continue on GA 24

28 mi · 40 min · GA 24

Take the ramp onto GA 24

0.3 mi · 39 sec · GA 24

Merge onto US 301; GA 24; GA 73

4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway

Turn left onto US 301 Business; GA 73

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 301 Business; GA 73

At end of road, turn left onto GA 21; I 3 FUT

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Perimeter Road

Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT

38 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Augusta Highway

Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT

13 mi · 16 min · North Columbia Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto GA 307; Alternate GA 21

1.1 mi · 1 min · Bourne Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto GA 25

2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 80; GA 26

465 ft · 7 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 80; GA 26

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Bay Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left

117 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Plan to depart early in the day to navigate the turn-heavy sections while you are fresh and alert. Since the route includes one recommended stop, look for a convenient spot to pull over once you hit that 38.3-mile mark on the Savannah Highway to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $38 estimated cost can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and local road conditions. Because this is a sub-five-hour drive, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace without the pressure of an overnight stay. Prioritize staying hydrated and alert, as the technical nature of these local roads requires more focus than standard highway driving.

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 118 miles from Commerce, GA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 118 miles or 2h 25m 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 2m

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 Commerce, 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 Commerce, GA

This is one driving day of about 235.9 miles and 4h 55m.

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.

The longest stretch is on Savannah Highway for about 38.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 118 mi from Commerce, GA · 2h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Columbia, SC

118 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

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 118 miles from Commerce, 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

$37.75 one way

$75.51 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$41.13	$82.27
premium	$4.78	$44.38	$88.75
diesel	$5.64	$52.41	$104.82

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: 82.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	70.8	0	$24.77	$11.32
Efficient EV	59	0	$20.64	$9.44
EV Truck/SUV	94.4	1	$33.03	$15.10

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Commerce, GA

Night in Commerce on Sunday

Local time

10:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Night in Savannah on Sunday

Local time

10:31 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

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 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 Commerce, GA to Savannah, GA covers 235.9 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 Savannah Highway, GA 24, Carl Sanders Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 118 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 $37.75 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 Commerce, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.

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Trip from Commerce, 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

Commerce, GA

Savannah, GA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 55m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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