Trip from Douglas, GA to Savannah, GA

Drive Time

3h 6m

Distance

129.5 mi

208 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 55m ★

6 AM

3h 6m

8 AM

3h 30m

10 AM

3h 14m

12 PM

3h 12m

3 PM

3h 16m

5 PM

3h 28m

8 PM

2h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Douglas, GA

Jacek Plak

Savannah, GA

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

Traveling from Douglas to Savannah covers 129.5 miles across the Southeast, typically taking about 3 hours and 6 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach the coast without needing to split your journey into multiple days. You should budget approximately $21 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this path involves a mix of roads, including Lanes Bridge Road, GA 144, and Barnard Street as you approach your destination. It is a straightforward trip that bridges the inland landscape of Douglas with the historic atmosphere of Savannah.

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

64.8 miles from Douglas, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive offers a mixed-road profile, meaning you won't be stuck on a monotonous interstate for the entire duration. With only 39% of the route consisting of highway travel, you can expect a variety of road types that keep the experience engaging. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.1 miles while on Lanes Bridge Road, which serves as a key segment of the journey. As you transition from the local stretches onto the highway and back into city streets, the pace of the drive changes significantly. Expect a balanced mix of steady highway cruising and more localized driving conditions as you move toward the coast.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Lanes Bridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 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 1.2 miles in near US 221; GA 32; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 129.5 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 1.2 miles (US 221; GA 32; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 119.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 221; GA 32; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast

Turn right onto US 221; GA 32; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

110.5 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in

Enter roundabout toward I 95 North: Florence

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward I 95 North: Florence

119.5 mi into trip | ~2h 52m 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

128.4 mi into trip | ~3h 3m 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

129.5 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Lanes Bridge Road	21.1 mi	35m
GA 144	20 mi	27m
Barnard Street	19.4 mi	28m
US 1	12.7 mi	14m
Nicholls Road	11.1 mi	16m
Atlantic Avenue	9.6 mi	14m
I 95	8.8 mi	9m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	8.3 mi	10m

Longest stretch: Lanes Bridge Road — 21.1 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Douglas, GA and Savannah, GA.

Start on this road

124 ft · 10 sec · this road

Turn left onto GA 32

61 ft · 8 sec · East Ward Street

Turn left onto US 441; GA 31

271 ft · 14 sec · South Peterson Avenue

Turn left onto GA 32

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Ashley Street

Continue on GA 32

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Westgreen Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto US 221; GA 32; GA 135

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Bowens Mill Road Southeast

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto GA 32

11 mi · 16 min · Nicholls Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 32

1.2 mi · 1 min · Van Streat Highway

Continue on GA 32

9.6 mi · 14 min · Atlantic Avenue

Turn left onto 4 Alternate

237 ft · 4 sec · North Dixon Street

Continue on 4 Alternate

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Dixon Street

Turn left onto US 1; US 23; GA 4

5.2 mi · 5 min · North Pierce Street

Continue on US 1; GA 4

13 mi · 14 min · US 1; GA 4

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto GA 144

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on GA 144

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Ten Mile Road

Turn straight onto GA 144

21 mi · 35 min · Lanes Bridge Road

Continue on GA 121; GA 169

377 ft · 7 sec · GA 121; GA 169

Turn right onto GA 144

6.0 mi · 9 min · Hencart Road

Turn slight right onto GA 23; GA 57; GA 144

19 mi · 28 min · Barnard Street

At end of road, turn right onto GA 119

0.8 mi · 1 min · GA 119

Turn left onto GA 144

20 mi · 27 min · GA 144

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto GA 144

160 ft · 2 sec · GA 144

Continue on GA 144

359 ft · 7 sec · GA 144

Enter roundabout

213 ft · 3 sec

Toward I 95 North: Florence

Continue

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 95 North: Florence

Merge onto I 95

8.6 mi · 9 min · I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

0.2 mi · 13 sec · I 95

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 41 sec

Exit 99A Toward I 16 East: Savannah Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 16

7.7 mi · 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 16

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec

Exit 167A Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto GA 25 Connector

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Bay Street

Turn uturn

117 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since the trip takes just over three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your preferred arrival. Aim to incorporate at least one stop to break up the drive, as this will help keep you alert throughout the 129.5-mile journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early on, as the $21 estimated cost can vary depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local gas prices along the route. Because you will be utilizing specific local roads like GA 144 and Barnard Street, ensure your GPS is updated to handle the transitions between the highway segments and the final approach into Savannah. Enjoy the ease of a one-day trip that gets you from the inland region to your destination efficiently.

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 64.8 miles from Douglas, GA, or about 1h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 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 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 64.8 miles or 1h 36m 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 36m

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 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 129.5 miles and 3h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Douglas, 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 Lanes Bridge Road for about 21.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.8 mi from Douglas, GA · 1h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alma, GA

65 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

Alma, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alma, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.8 miles from Douglas, 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

$20.73 one way

$41.45 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$22.58	$45.16
premium	$4.78	$24.36	$48.72
diesel	$5.64	$28.77	$57.54

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: 45.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.9	$13.60	$6.22
Efficient EV	32.4	$11.33	$5.18
EV Truck/SUV	51.8	$18.13	$8.29

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Douglas, GA

Night in Douglas on Sunday

Local time

11:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Night in Savannah on Sunday

Local time

11:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

90°F

Alma, GA

65 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

3 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

3h 6m 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 Douglas, GA to Savannah, GA covers 129.5 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lanes Bridge Road, GA 144, Barnard Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 64.8 miles from Douglas, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.73 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Douglas, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Douglas, GA to Savannah, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Savannah, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Douglas, GA

Savannah, GA

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 6m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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