Origin
Grayson, GA
Afternoon in Grayson on Thursday
Local time
1:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grayson, GA to Savannah, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 8m
Distance
248.2 mi
399 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 55m
★
6 AM
5h 8m
8 AM
5h 35m
10 AM
5h 18m
12 PM
5h 15m
3 PM
5h 19m
5 PM
5h 34m
8 PM
5h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grayson, GA
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Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Grayson to Savannah covers 248.2 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 8 minutes. This route is designed as a highway-focused drive, utilizing major thoroughfares like the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, US 441, and the Purple Heart Highway. Because the entire journey stays within the Southeast region of Georgia, you can comfortably complete the trip in a single day. Budgeting approximately $39 for fuel will get you from the suburbs to the coast efficiently. It is a straightforward trek that works best for travelers looking to reach their destination without unnecessary detours or complex navigation.
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
124.1 miles from Grayson, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 8m. Total distance: 248.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a trip defined by high-speed efficiency, as roughly 70% of your time will be spent on highways. The road's personality shifts as you transition between major corridors, with the longest uninterrupted stretch spanning 111.9 miles along the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. You won't face much technical terrain, as the path emphasizes steady cruising rather than winding backroads. Prepare for a consistent pace that allows you to cover the distance reliably. By prioritizing these main roads, you minimize stop-and-go traffic and maximize your time on the open road.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 111.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,092 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
68 ft
Total Descent
1,138 ft
Highest Point
1,092 ft
Elevation Range
1,070 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 441. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 248.2 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 22.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.9 miles (US 441): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
22.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn left toward I 20 East: Augusta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 20 East: Augusta
8
43.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward US 129, US 441: Madison, Eatonton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 114
Toward US 129, US 441: Madison, Eatonton
6
81.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
|
US 441
Take the exit onto US 441
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
247 mi into trip
|
~5h 5m 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
7
248.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 7m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Grayson, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Eatonton along the way.
Eatonton
43.6 mi in
|
~1h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 111.9 mi | 2h 1m |
| US 441 | 49.4 mi | 1h 4m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 20.3 mi | 21m |
| Milledgeville Road | 15.9 mi | 21m |
| GA 81 | 11.9 mi | 19m |
| Eatonton Road | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Madison Road | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| John R. Williams Highway | 4.8 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 111.9 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grayson, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on GA 20
16 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grayson Highway
2
Continue on GA 20
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Loganville Highway
3
Continue on GA 20
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lawrenceville Highway
4
Continue on GA 20
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lawrenceville Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto US 78; GA 10; GA 81
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Atlanta Highway
6
Turn right onto GA 81
12 mi
·
19 min
·
GA 81
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on GA 142
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
John R. Williams Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 20 East: Augusta
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 20
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 114
Toward US 129, US 441: Madison, Eatonton
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto US 129; US 441; GA 24
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Eatonton Road
12
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Madison Road
13
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Highway
14
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Madison Road
15
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
James Marshall Bypass
16
Merge onto US 441; GA 24
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Milledgeville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 441
44 mi
·
55 min
·
US 441
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto US 441; GA 29
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
US 441; GA 29
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on GA 19
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
21
Merge onto I 16
111 mi
·
2 hr
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 16
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 167A
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Bay Street
26
Turn uturn
117 ft
·
11 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a roughly 5-hour drive, try to hit the road early to avoid the peak heat or traffic fluctuations of the day. You only need to plan for one major stop to refuel and stretch your legs, making the journey quite manageable for a solo driver or a small group. Keep your $39 fuel estimate in mind, but consider topping off your tank before hitting the 111.9-mile stretch on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway to ensure you don't run low during that long, uninterrupted phase. Having this flexibility allows you to arrive in Savannah refreshed and ready to explore without feeling burnt out from a grueling multi-day trek.
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 124.1 miles from Grayson, GA, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.9 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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.1 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
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 Grayson, 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 Grayson, GA
This is one driving day of about 248.2 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grayson, 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 111.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.1 mi from Grayson, GA · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 124.1 miles from Grayson, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.9 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.81 one way
$77.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $42.44 | $84.88 |
| premium | $4.70 | $45.94 | $91.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.80 | $109.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.5 | 0 | $26.06 | $11.91 |
| Efficient EV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.72 | $9.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.3 | 1 | $34.75 | $15.88 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 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
Afternoon in Savannah on Thursday
Local time
1:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
17 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
5h 8m 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 Grayson, GA to Savannah, GA covers 248.2 miles and takes about 5h 8m 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 441, Purple Heart 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 124.1 miles from Grayson, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.81 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 248.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.9 miles (US 441): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Grayson, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Eatonton along the way.
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