Origin
Dahlonega, GA
Evening in Dahlonega on Friday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dahlonega, GA to Savannah, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 55m
Distance
278.3 mi
448 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 42m
★
6 AM
5h 55m
8 AM
6h 21m
10 AM
6h 4m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 6m
5 PM
6h 20m
8 PM
5h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dahlonega, GA
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Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dahlonega, GA to Savannah, GA covers 278.3 miles and takes about 5h 55m 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, Carl Sanders Highway 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 $43.52 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
139.2 miles from Dahlonega, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 55m. Total distance: 278.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Dahlonega, GA to Savannah, GA covers 278.3 miles and takes about 5h 55m, 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 44 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,453 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
20 ft
Total Descent
1,451 ft
Highest Point
1,453 ft
Elevation Range
1,431 ft
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 58.1 miles in near US 129.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 278.3 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 58.1 miles (US 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 61.3 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 63.8 miles: 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.
5
58.1 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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US 129
Take the exit onto US 129
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
8
61.3 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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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...
8
63.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 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...
7
128.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m in
Take the ramp toward I-20 East: Augusta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-20 East: Augusta
7
152 mi into trip
|
~3h 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dahlonega, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.
Lexington
61.3 mi in
|
~1h 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 |
| US 129 | 21.4 mi | 31m |
| GA 60 | 14.7 mi | 20m |
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 38.3 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dahlonega, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on Public Square South
118 ft
·
6 sec
·
Public Square South
2
Continue on Public Square North
373 ft
·
18 sec
·
Public Square North
Use the slight left lane.
3
Continue on South Chestatee Street
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
South Chestatee Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on GA 60
15 mi
·
20 min
·
GA 60
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 129; GA 11
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Athens Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 129; GA 11
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
US 129; GA 11
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 129; GA 15 Alternate
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 129; GA 15 Alternate
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 129
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 129
9
Merge onto US 129; GA 10 Loop
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Inner Loop 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 8
Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto US 78 Business; GA 10
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Oconee Street
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on US 78 Business; GA 10
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 78; GA 10
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lexington Highway
15
Continue on US 78; GA 10
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lexington Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 78; GA 10
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Athens Road
17
Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
18
Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Washington Road
19
Continue on US 78; GA 10
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Lexington Road
20
Turn right onto US 78; GA 10; GA 17
22 mi
·
27 min
·
US 78; GA 10; GA 17
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I-20 East: Augusta
Use the left lane.
22
Merge onto I 20
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 520 East, GA 232
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 520 East
25
Continue on I 520
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Bobby Jones Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 25, GA 121
27
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
28
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Nellie Drive
29
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
30
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Street
31
Continue on GA 24
28 mi
·
40 min
·
GA 24
32
Take the ramp onto GA 24
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GA 24
33
Merge onto US 301; GA 24; GA 73
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Burton's Ferry Highway
34
Turn left onto US 301 Business; GA 73
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 301 Business; GA 73
35
At end of road, turn left onto GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Perimeter Road
36
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Savannah Highway
Use the straight lane.
37
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Augusta Highway
38
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
13 mi
·
16 min
·
North Columbia Avenue
Use the straight lane.
39
Turn left onto GA 307; Alternate GA 21
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourne Avenue
Use the left lane.
40
Turn right onto GA 25
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
41
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; GA 26
465 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
42
Continue on US 80; GA 26
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Bay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Turn left
117 ft
·
11 sec
44
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 139.2 miles from Dahlonega, GA, or about 2h 59m 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 61 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.2 miles or 2h 59m 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 53m
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 Dahlonega, 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 Dahlonega, GA
This is one driving day of about 278.3 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Dahlonega, 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 139.2 mi from Dahlonega, GA · 2h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139.2 miles from Dahlonega, 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
$43.52 one way
$87.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $47.58 | $95.17 |
| premium | $4.70 | $51.51 | $103.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.45 | $122.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.5 | 1 | $29.22 | $13.36 |
| Efficient EV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.35 | $11.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.3 | 1 | $38.96 | $17.81 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Friday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Washington, GA
139 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 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 Dahlonega, GA to Savannah, GA covers 278.3 miles and takes about 5h 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 139.2 miles from Dahlonega, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.52 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 278.3 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 58.1 miles (US 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 61.3 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 63.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Dahlonega, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 22 ft to 1,453 ft elevation with about 20 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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