Trip from Fayetteville, GA to Savannah, GA

Drive Time

3h 45m

Distance

238.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Savannah, GA covers 238.1 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Glynn Street North, Stonewall Avenue East, East Lanier Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.13 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

119 miles from Fayetteville, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 45m drive with frequent turns across 238.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Glynn Street North is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Glynn Street North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Stonewall Avenue East	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Lanier Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
McDonough Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Hastings Bridge Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Hwy 3	Unavailable	Refreshing
McDonugh- Lovejoy Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
McDonough-Lovejoy Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Glynn Street North — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Glynn Street North

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Continue on Glynn Street North

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Turn left onto Stonewall Avenue East

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Continue on East Lanier Avenue

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Turn right onto McDonough Road

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Continue on Hastings Bridge Road

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Continue on Old Hwy 3

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Turn left onto McDonugh- Lovejoy Road

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Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road

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Continue on McDonugh-Lovejoy Road

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Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road

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Turn left onto Hampton Road

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Take the exit right toward I-75 South: Macon

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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Turn left onto West Bay Street

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Turn uturn

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 119 miles from Fayetteville, GA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 119 miles or 1h 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 4m

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 Fayetteville, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fayetteville, GA

This is one driving day of about 238.1 miles and 3h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fayetteville, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

119 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 119 mi from Fayetteville, GA

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

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

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119 miles from Fayetteville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.96	$37.13	$74.26
midgrade	$4.43	$41.52	$83.04
premium	$4.78	$44.79	$89.58
diesel	$5.62	$52.72	$105.44

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 83.3 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Fayetteville, GA

Late night in Fayetteville on Saturday

Local time

3:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Late night in Savannah on Saturday

Local time

3:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

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

4 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 45m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Savannah, GA covers 238.1 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Glynn Street North, Stonewall Avenue East, East Lanier Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 119 miles from Fayetteville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.13 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.