This 124.8-mile journey from Deenwood, GA to Savannah, GA takes approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day road trip. You'll primarily be on major highways, with 77% of the drive being on interstates, so expect a straightforward commute. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $20, and with only one recommended stop, it’s a drive that can be completed efficiently. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal for those looking to reach their destination without needing to break it up over multiple days, offering a convenient way to travel within the Southeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.4 miles from Deenwood, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 124.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive is predominantly highway-focused, with a significant 77% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll spend a good portion of time on I-95, including a continuous stretch of 55.4 miles, which means you'll likely experience a steady pace for much of the journey. While this highway-centric profile ensures efficiency, be prepared for the typical interstate environment. The Brunswick Highway and US 82 will also feature, offering slight variations before you reach your destination in Savannah.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Brunswick Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Albany Avenue.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 124.8 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 0.1 miles (Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 1 Business / Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 114.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Albany Avenue
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.4 mi into trip|~4m in|US 1 Business / Memorial Drive
Turn left onto US 1 Business / Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
114.8 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward I 16 East: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 99A
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
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123.7 mi into trip|~2h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 167A
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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124.8 mi into trip|~2h 34m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
55.4 mi
59m
Brunswick Highway
23.5 mi
31m
US 82
16.1 mi
20m
GA 99
15.8 mi
21m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
8.3 mi
10m
Albany Avenue
2.1 mi
3m
Memorial Drive
1 mi
1m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 55.4 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deenwood, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on Augusta Avenue
0.1 mi·19 sec·Augusta Avenue
2
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
2.1 mi·3 min·Albany Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn slight right onto Lee Avenue
0.1 mi·29 sec·Lee Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 1 Business
1.0 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn straight
459 ft·20 sec
6
Merge onto US 82; GA 520
0.1 mi·12 sec·Reynolds Street
7
Continue on US 82; GA 520
23 mi·31 min·Brunswick Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.8 mi·5 min·US 82; GA 520
9
Continue on US 82; GA 520
8.4 mi·11 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 82; GA 520
3.0 mi·3 min·US 82; GA 520
11
Turn left onto GA 99
13 mi·18 min·GA 99
Use the left lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto GA 99
120 ft·1 sec·GA 99
13
Continue on GA 99
2.4 mi·3 min·GA 99
14
Enter roundabout onto GA 99
152 ft·4 sec·GA 99
15
Continue on GA 99
0.3 mi·26 sec·GA 99
16
Enter roundabout
181 ft·3 sec
Toward I 95 North: Savannah
17
Continue
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 95 North: Savannah
18
Merge onto I 95
55 mi·59 min·I 95
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
0.2 mi·13 sec·I 95
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi·41 sec
Exit 99AToward I 16 East: SavannahUse the slight right lane.
Exit 167AToward Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi·21 sec·West Bay Street
26
Turn uturn
117 ft·11 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2.5-hour drive, consider departing in the morning to maximize your day in Savannah, or aim for an early afternoon departure if you prefer to avoid peak traffic. With a fuel cost estimate of $20, it's wise to ensure your tank is full before leaving Deenwood, as opportunities for refueling might be more spaced out on the longer highway stretches. Plan for your single recommended stop strategically to break up the 55.4-mile segment on I-95. This efficient route allows for flexibility, so you can adjust your timing as needed on the go.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.4 miles from Deenwood, GA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.4 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 27 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.4 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
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 Deenwood, 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 Deenwood, GA
This is one driving day of about 124.8 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Deenwood, 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 I 95 for about 55.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.4 mi from Deenwood, GA
· 1h 24m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Frederica National Monument
National Monument
War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ea...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 55.9
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$10
near mile 124.8
St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man an...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.52 one way
$39.03 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$21.34
$42.68
premium
$4.70
$23.10
$46.20
diesel
$5.61
$27.55
$55.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.4
0
$13.10
$5.99
Efficient EV
31.2
0
$10.92
$4.99
EV Truck/SUV
49.9
0
$17.47
$7.99
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Deenwood, GA
Afternoon
in Deenwood on Friday
Local time
12:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Savannah, GA
Afternoon
in Savannah on Friday
Local time
12:23 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
29 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
2h 35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Deenwood, GA to Savannah, GA covers 124.8 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Brunswick Highway, US 82. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.4 miles from Deenwood, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 124.8 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 0.1 miles (Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 1 Business / Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 114.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Deenwood, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Frederica National Monument, Fort Pulaski National Monument and Cumberland Island National Seashore.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
