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Trip from Fitzgerald, 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

3h 33m

Distance

168 mi

270 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 21m ★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m

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 Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States

Fitzgerald, 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 Fitzgerald, GA to Savannah, GA covers 168 miles and takes about 3h 33m 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, US 319, Jacksonville 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 $26.20 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

84 miles from Fitzgerald, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 33m. Total distance: 168 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 33m highway drive covering 168 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 319. 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 21 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 US 319. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 78.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 168 miles you will encounter 10 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 78.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 166.2 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

6
78.6 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the ramp toward I-16 East: Savannah

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I-16 East: Savannah
6
166.2 mi into trip | ~3h 29m 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
166.8 mi into trip | ~3h 30m 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
167 mi into trip | ~3h 30m 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
168 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 88 mi 1h 35m
US 319 20.6 mi 24m
Jacksonville Highway 17.5 mi 26m
GA 46 14.1 mi 20m
Snowhill Baptist Church Road 8.4 mi 14m
US 280 8.2 mi 11m
Swainsboro Highway 6.2 mi 8m
3rd Avenue 3.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 88 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Central Avenue

93 ft · 8 sec · East Central Avenue
2

Continue on East Central Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Central Avenue
3

Continue on Ashton Highway

351 ft · 8 sec · Ashton Highway
4

Continue on Jacksonville Highway

17 mi · 26 min · Jacksonville Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on US 319; GA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 319; GA 107
6

At end of road, turn left onto US 319; US 441; GA 31

3.1 mi · 4 min · US 319; US 441; GA 31
7

Continue on US 319; US 441; SR 31

16 mi · 18 min · US 319; US 441; SR 31
8

Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 319; US 441; GA 31
9

Continue on US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31

3.1 mi · 5 min · 3rd Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 280; GA 30

8.2 mi · 11 min · US 280; GA 30
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn left onto CR 178

8.4 mi · 14 min · Snowhill Baptist Church Road
12

Turn right onto GA 46

14 mi · 20 min · GA 46
13

Turn left onto US 221; GA 56

6.2 mi · 8 min · Swainsboro Highway
14

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I-16 East: Savannah Use the right lane.
15

Merge onto I 16

87 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 16

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec
Exit 167A Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19

Turn left onto GA 25 Connector

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Bay Street
20

Turn uturn

117 ft · 11 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 84 miles from Fitzgerald, GA, or about 2h 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 37 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84 miles or 2h 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 58m

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 Fitzgerald, 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 Fitzgerald, GA

This is one driving day of about 168 miles and 3h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Fitzgerald, 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 84 mi from Fitzgerald, GA · 2h into the drive

1836 major battle of the Texas Revolution

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alamo, GA

84 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.

Popular next leg

Alamo, GA to Savannah, GA

118.3 mi · 2h 23m

Pacing Suggestions

McRae, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Swainsboro, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84 miles from Fitzgerald, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.20 one way

$52.40 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $29.29 $58.59
premium $4.78 $31.60 $63.21
diesel $5.62 $37.20 $74.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.8 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.4 0 $17.64 $8.06
Efficient EV 42 0 $14.70 $6.72
EV Truck/SUV 67.2 0 $23.52 $10.75

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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 13, 2026

Origin

Fitzgerald, GA

Morning in Fitzgerald on Saturday

Local time

6:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Partly Sunny

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:31PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:57AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Savannah, GA

Morning in Savannah on Saturday

Local time

6:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Alamo, GA

84 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

28 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

3h 33m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fitzgerald, GA to Savannah, GA covers 168 miles and takes about 3h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, US 319, Jacksonville 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 84 miles from Fitzgerald, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.20 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 168 miles you will encounter 10 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 78.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 166.2 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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

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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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