Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
136 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
The drive from Douglas, GA to Savannah, GA covers 136 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Ward Street, South Peterson Avenue, East Ashley Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
68 miles from Douglas, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 136 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Ward Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Peterson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Ashley Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westgreen Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bowens Mill Road Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nicholls Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Van Streat Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlantic Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas, GA and Savannah, GA.
Start on the route
Turn left onto East Ward Street
Turn left onto South Peterson Avenue
Turn left onto East Ashley Street
Continue on Westgreen Road
Turn right onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Turn left onto Nicholls Road
Continue on Van Streat Highway
Continue on Atlantic Avenue
Turn left onto North Dixon Street
Continue on North Dixon Street
Turn left onto North Pierce Street
Continue straight
Turn right onto North Main Street
Continue on Ten Mile Road
Turn straight onto Lanes Bridge Road
Turn right onto Hencart Road
Turn slight right onto Barnard Street
At the end of the road, turn right
Turn left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 95 North: Florence
Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North: Florence
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn left onto West Bay Street
Turn uturn
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68 miles or 1h 20m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Savannah, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Douglas, 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 Douglas, GA
This is one driving day of about 136 miles and 2h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68 mi from Douglas, GA · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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.
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.
Regular Gas
$21.21 one way
$42.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $23.71 | $47.43 |
| premium | $4.78 | $25.58 | $51.17 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $30.11 | $60.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
| Efficient EV | 34 | 0 | $11.90 | $5.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.04 | $8.70 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Douglas on Saturday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
90°F
Alma, GA
68 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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