Origin
Cuthbert, GA
Evening in Cuthbert on Wednesday
Local time
5:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cuthbert, GA to Savannah, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
264 mi
425 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cuthbert, GA
Marcella Soáres
Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cuthbert, GA to Savannah, GA covers 264 miles and takes about 4h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Peachtree Street, Broad Street, Graves Station Road Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.28 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
132 miles from Cuthbert, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 36m drive with frequent turns across 264 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Peachtree Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cuthbert, GA to Savannah, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Street | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| Graves Station Road Southwest | — | — |
| Rountree Drive Southwest | — | — |
| Vine Street Northwest | — | — |
| Roundtree Drive | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | — | — |
| Columbus Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Peachtree Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuthbert, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on West Dawson Street
148 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Dawson Street
2
Turn slight left onto Peachtree Street
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
Peachtree Street
3
Turn right onto Broad Street
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Broad Street
4
Continue on Graves Station Road Southwest
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Graves Station Road Southwest
5
Turn left onto Rountree Drive Southwest
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rountree Drive Southwest
6
Continue on Vine Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Vine Street Northwest
7
Continue on Roundtree Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Roundtree Drive
8
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
9
Continue on Columbus Highway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Columbus Highway
10
Turn right onto Plains Highway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Plains Highway
11
Turn right onto Americus Highway
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Americus Highway
12
Continue on Americus-Dawson Road
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Americus-Dawson Road
13
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Martin Luther King Boulevard
15
Take the exit slight right
256 ft
·
7 sec
16
Merge slight left onto West Lamar Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Lamar Street
17
Turn left onto Vienna Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Vienna Road
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vienna Road
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
Vienna Road
19
Exit the roundabout onto Vienna Road
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Vienna Road
20
Turn right onto West Union Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Union Street
21
Continue on Hawkinsville Road
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Hawkinsville Road
22
Continue on McCormick Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McCormick Avenue
23
Merge slight left onto Broad Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
24
Continue straight
128 ft
·
9 sec
25
Turn left
1.3 mi
·
2 min
26
Turn right
8.7 mi
·
11 min
27
Turn right onto Golden Isles Highway
456 ft
·
7 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
28
Continue on Eastman Cochran Highway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
29
Turn left onto Empire-Chester Highway
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Empire-Chester Highway
30
Turn slight left onto Carolina Avenue South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Carolina Avenue South
31
Continue on Carolina Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Carolina Street
32
Continue on Chester-Dublin Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Chester-Dublin Highway
33
Continue on Chester - Dublin Highway
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Chester - Dublin Highway
34
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
35
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
36
Take the ramp right toward Savannah
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Savannah
37
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
116 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
38
Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
39
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
40
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
41
Turn left onto West Bay Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Bay Street
42
Turn uturn
118 ft
·
12 sec
43
Arrive at your 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 132 miles from Cuthbert, GA, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
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 58 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132 miles or 2h 18m 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 46m
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 Cuthbert, 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 Cuthbert, GA
This is one driving day of about 264 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Cuthbert, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132 mi from Cuthbert, GA · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132 miles from Cuthbert, 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
$41.28 one way
$82.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $45.14 | $90.28 |
| premium | $4.70 | $48.86 | $97.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.29 | $116.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.72 | $12.67 |
| Efficient EV | 66 | 0 | $23.10 | $10.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.6 | 1 | $36.96 | $16.90 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 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
Evening in Savannah on Wednesday
Local time
5:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
5 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 36m 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 Cuthbert, GA to Savannah, GA covers 264 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Peachtree Street, Broad Street, Graves Station Road Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132 miles from Cuthbert, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.28 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 is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cuthbert, GA to Savannah, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cuthbert, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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