Origin
Dacula, GA
Morning in Dacula on Wednesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dacula, GA to Savannah, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 8m
Distance
249.1 mi
401 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 55m
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6 AM
5h 9m
8 AM
5h 36m
10 AM
5h 18m
12 PM
5h 16m
3 PM
5h 20m
5 PM
5h 34m
8 PM
5h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dacula, GA
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Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dacula, GA to Savannah, GA covers 249.1 miles and takes about 5h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Savannah Highway, GA 24, University Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.3 miles on Savannah Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.95 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
124.5 miles from Dacula, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Dacula, GA to Savannah, GA covers 249.1 miles and takes about 5h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 39 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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 249.1 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 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.9 miles (US 29; US 78; GA 8): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles (US 78): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward GA 316 East, US 29 North: Athens
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 316 East, US 29 North: Athens
7
27.9 mi into trip
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~34m in
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US 29; US 78; GA 8
Take the exit onto US 29; US 78; GA 8 toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Oute...
8
34.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
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US 78
Take the exit onto US 78 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 slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington R...
7
98.9 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Take the ramp toward I-20 East: Augusta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-20 East: Augusta
7
122.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dacula, GA and Savannah, GA, road signs point toward Lexington and Hartwell.
Lexington
27.9 mi in
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~34m
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via US 29; US 78; GA 8
Hartwell
27.9 mi in
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~34m
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via US 29; US 78; GA 8
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Highway | 38.3 mi | 44m |
| GA 24 | 28.8 mi | 41m |
| University Parkway | 26.2 mi | 31m |
| Carl Sanders Highway | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Lexington Road | 23.2 mi | 29m |
| US 78 | 22.3 mi | 28m |
| Peach Orchard Road | 21.4 mi | 25m |
| North Columbia Avenue | 13.4 mi | 16m |
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 38.3 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dacula, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on US 29 Business; GA 8
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Winder Highway
2
Turn right onto Harbins Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbins Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward GA 316 East, US 29 North: Athens
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 29; GA 316
26 mi
·
31 min
·
University Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 29; US 78; GA 8
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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US 29; US 78; GA 8
Toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto US 29; US 78; GA 8; GA 10 Loop
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Outer Loop 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 78
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 78
Exit 8
Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on US 78; GA 10
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 78; GA 10
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lexington Highway
10
Continue on US 78; GA 10
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lexington Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 78; GA 10
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Athens Road
12
Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Washington Road
14
Continue on US 78; GA 10
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Lexington Road
15
Turn right onto US 78; GA 10; GA 17
22 mi
·
27 min
·
US 78; GA 10; GA 17
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I-20 East: Augusta
Use the left lane.
17
Merge onto I 20
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 520 East, GA 232
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 520 East
20
Continue on I 520
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Bobby Jones Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 25, GA 121
22
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
23
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Nellie Drive
24
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
25
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Street
26
Continue on GA 24
28 mi
·
40 min
·
GA 24
27
Take the ramp onto GA 24
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GA 24
28
Merge onto US 301; GA 24; GA 73
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Burton's Ferry Highway
29
Turn left onto US 301 Business; GA 73
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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US 301 Business; GA 73
30
At end of road, turn left onto GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Perimeter Road
31
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Savannah Highway
Use the straight lane.
32
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Augusta Highway
33
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
13 mi
·
16 min
·
North Columbia Avenue
Use the straight lane.
34
Turn left onto GA 307; Alternate GA 21
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourne Avenue
Use the left lane.
35
Turn right onto GA 25
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
36
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; GA 26
465 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
37
Continue on US 80; GA 26
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Bay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Turn left
117 ft
·
11 sec
39
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 124.5 miles from Dacula, GA, or about 2h 29m 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.5 miles or 2h 29m 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 13m
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 Dacula, 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 Dacula, GA
This is one driving day of about 249.1 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dacula, 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 124.5 mi from Dacula, GA · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 124.5 miles from Dacula, 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
$38.95 one way
$77.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $42.59 | $85.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $46.10 | $92.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.00 | $110.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.7 | 0 | $26.16 | $11.96 |
| Efficient EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.80 | $9.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.6 | 1 | $34.87 | $15.94 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Rock Hill, SC
125 mi in
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
9 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
5h 8m 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 Dacula, GA to Savannah, GA covers 249.1 miles and takes about 5h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Savannah Highway, GA 24, University Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.5 miles from Dacula, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.95 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 249.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.9 miles (US 29; US 78; GA 8): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles (US 78): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Dacula, GA and Savannah, GA, road signs point toward Lexington and Hartwell.
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