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Trip from Eastman, GA to Savannah, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 42m

Distance

134.5 mi

216 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 32m ★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m

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

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city in Dodge County, Georgia, United States

Eastman, GA

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city in and county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, United States

Savannah, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Eastman, GA to Savannah, GA covers 134.5 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Soperton Highway, Swainsboro Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.97 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

67.2 miles from Eastman, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 134.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 42m highway drive covering 134.5 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Soperton Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 88 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 88 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Soperton Highway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 45.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 134.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 45.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 132.7 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

6
45.1 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the ramp toward I-16 East: Savannah

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I-16 East: Savannah
6
132.7 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
133.3 mi into trip | ~2h 39m 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
6
133.4 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in | Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
134.4 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 88 mi 1h 35m
Soperton Highway 37.5 mi 51m
Swainsboro Highway 6.2 mi 8m
5th Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 0.8 mi 2m
Metter Road 0.5 mi 1m
West Bay Street 0.2 mi <1m
College Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 88 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on College Street

284 ft · 15 sec · College Street
2

Turn right onto GA 46; GA 117

0.8 mi · 1 min · 5th Avenue
3

Continue on GA 46

38 mi · 51 min · Soperton Highway
4

Continue on GA 46

0.5 mi · 1 min · Metter Road
5

Turn left onto US 221; GA 56

6.2 mi · 8 min · Swainsboro Highway
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I-16 East: Savannah Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 16

87 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 16

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec
Exit 167A Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto GA 25 Connector

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Bay Street
12

Turn uturn

117 ft · 11 sec
13

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 67.2 miles from Eastman, GA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88 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 30 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.2 miles or 1h 27m 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 14m

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 Eastman, 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 Eastman, GA

This is one driving day of about 134.5 miles and 2h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Eastman, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 88 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.2 mi from Eastman, GA · 1h 27m into the drive

city in Toombs County, Georgia, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lyons, GA

67 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

Soperton, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Metter, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.2 miles from Eastman, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Fort Pulaski National Monument

National Monument

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 134.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.97 one way

$41.95 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $23.45 $46.91
premium $4.78 $25.30 $50.60
diesel $5.62 $29.78 $59.56

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: 47.1 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.4 0 $14.12 $6.46
Efficient EV 33.6 0 $11.77 $5.38
EV Truck/SUV 53.8 0 $18.83 $8.61

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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 15, 2026

Origin

Eastman, GA

Morning in Eastman on Saturday

Local time

6:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Morning in Savannah on Saturday

Local time

6:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Lyons, GA

67 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

20 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 42m 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 Eastman, GA to Savannah, GA covers 134.5 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Soperton Highway, Swainsboro Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.2 miles from Eastman, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.97 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 134.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 45.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 132.7 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Pulaski National Monument.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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