Origin
Gainesville, GA
Evening in Gainesville on Sunday
Local time
8:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gainesville, GA to Savannah, GA
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
268.6 mi
432 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
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6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gainesville, GA
Jamie Kimball
Savannah, GA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Gainesville, GA to Savannah, GA covers 268.6 miles and takes about 4h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, E, Athens Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
134.3 miles from Gainesville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 51m drive with frequent turns across 268.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gainesville, GA to Savannah, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Athens Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Inner Loop 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 129 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 78 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oconee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lexington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on Green Street
36 ft
·
4 sec
·
Green Street
2
Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
3
Turn right onto E. E. Butler Parkway
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
E. E. Butler Parkway
4
Continue on Athens Highway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Athens Highway
5
Continue straight
8.1 mi
·
11 min
6
Continue straight
13 mi
·
18 min
7
Take the exit left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Inner Loop 10
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
11
Turn right onto Oconee Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Oconee Street
12
Continue on Lexington Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
13
Continue on Lexington Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lexington Highway
14
Continue on Lexington Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lexington Road
15
Continue on Athens Road
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Athens Road
16
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
17
Continue on Washington Road
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Washington Road
18
Continue on Lexington Road
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Lexington Road
19
Turn right
22 mi
·
27 min
20
Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I-20 East: Augusta
21
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 520 East, GA 232
23
Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 520 East
24
Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Bobby Jones Expressway
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 25, GA 121
26
Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
27
Continue on Nellie Drive
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nellie Drive
28
Continue on Peach Orchard Road
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
29
Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Street
30
Continue straight
28 mi
·
40 min
31
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
32
Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Burton's Ferry Highway
33
Turn left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
34
At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Perimeter Road
35
Continue on Savannah Highway
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Savannah Highway
36
Continue on Augusta Highway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Augusta Highway
37
Continue on North Columbia Avenue
13 mi
·
16 min
·
North Columbia Avenue
38
Turn left onto Bourne Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourne Avenue
39
Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
40
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
41
Continue on West Bay Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Bay Street
42
Turn left
118 ft
·
12 sec
43
Arrive at your 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 134.3 miles from Gainesville, GA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.3 miles or 2h 25m 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 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 Gainesville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Gainesville, GA
This is one driving day of about 268.6 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gainesville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 134.3 mi from Gainesville, GA · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 134.3 miles from Gainesville, 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
$42.99 one way
$85.97 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $46.84 | $93.67 |
| premium | $4.78 | $50.53 | $101.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.67 | $119.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.6 | 0 | $28.20 | $12.89 |
| Efficient EV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.50 | $10.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.4 | 1 | $37.60 | $17.19 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Savannah, GA
Evening in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
8:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
4h 51m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gainesville, GA to Savannah, GA covers 268.6 miles and takes about 4h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, E, Athens Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.3 miles from Gainesville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.99 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gainesville, GA to Savannah, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gainesville, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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