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Trip from Gumlog, GA to Savannah, GA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

5h 1m

Distance

237.3 mi

382 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 48m ★
6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 12m
5 PM
5h 27m
8 PM
4h 54m

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

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Downtown Gumlog, GA, GA

Gumlog, GA

Photography Maghradze PH

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

Savannah, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gumlog, GA to Savannah, GA covers 237.3 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Savannah Highway, GA 24, Carl Sanders Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.3 miles on Savannah Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.11 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

118.6 miles from Gumlog, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 1m. Total distance: 237.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Gumlog, GA to Savannah, GA covers 237.3 miles and takes about 5h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Savannah Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.5 miles in near GA 17.

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 237.3 miles you will encounter 21 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 17.5 miles (GA 17): Navigation decision point; at 65.1 miles (US 78; GA 10; GA 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 87.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

5
17.5 mi into trip | ~23m in | GA 17

At end of road, turn left onto GA 17

Navigation decision point

5
65.1 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | US 78; GA 10; GA 17

Turn right onto US 78; GA 10; GA 17

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
87.1 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the ramp toward I-20 East: Augusta

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I-20 East: Augusta
5
87.4 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway

Merge onto I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
110.9 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Take the exit toward I 520 East, GA 232

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 520 East, GA 232

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Savannah Highway 38.3 mi 44m
GA 24 28.8 mi 41m
Carl Sanders Highway 23.6 mi 25m
US 78 22.5 mi 27m
Peach Orchard Road 21.4 mi 25m
GA 17 19.4 mi 22m
North Columbia Avenue 13.4 mi 16m
Washington Highway 9.6 mi 13m
Longest stretch: Savannah Highway — 38.3 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Normandy Trail

349 ft · 15 sec · Normandy Trail
2

Turn left onto Rue Chalet

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Rue Chalet
3

Turn left onto GA 328

3.0 mi · 5 min · Gumlog Road
4

Turn slight right onto GA 59

1.0 mi · 2 min · Vickery Street
5

Turn slight right onto GA 59

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West Avenue
6

Turn left onto GA 17

7.6 mi · 8 min · Augusta Road
7

Continue on GA 17

3.1 mi · 3 min · College Street
8

Turn left onto GA 17

2.4 mi · 2 min · GA 17
9

At end of road, turn left onto GA 17

17 mi · 19 min · GA 17
10

Turn right onto GA 72

528 ft · 6 sec · Athens Highway
11

Continue on SR 17; SR 72

1.2 mi · 1 min · College Avenue
12

Continue on GA 17; GA 72

0.7 mi · 47 sec · Elbert Street
13

Continue on GA 17; GA 72

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Heard Street
14

Continue on GA 17; GA 72

1.3 mi · 2 min · Elbert Street
15

Continue on GA 17

9.6 mi · 13 min · Washington Highway
16

Continue on GA 17

6.8 mi · 9 min · Elberton Highway
17

Continue on GA 17

1.8 mi · 2 min · North Hulin Avenue
18

Continue on GA 17

7.4 mi · 10 min · Tignall Road
19

Continue on GA 17 BUS

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tignall Road
20

Turn left onto US 78; GA 10

0.6 mi · 42 sec · US 78; GA 10
21

Turn right onto US 78; GA 10; GA 17

22 mi · 27 min · US 78; GA 10; GA 17
Use the straight lane.
22

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I-20 East: Augusta Use the left lane.
23

Merge onto I 20

24 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 520 East, GA 232 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 520 East
26

Continue on I 520

6.7 mi · 7 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward US 25, GA 121
28

Turn right onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road
29

Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Nellie Drive
30

Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

17 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
31

Turn right onto US 25; GA 121

2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street
32

Continue on GA 24

28 mi · 40 min · GA 24
33

Take the ramp onto GA 24

0.3 mi · 39 sec · GA 24
34

Merge onto US 301; GA 24; GA 73

4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway
35

Turn left onto US 301 Business; GA 73

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 301 Business; GA 73
36

At end of road, turn left onto GA 21; I 3 FUT

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Perimeter Road
37

Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT

38 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway
Use the straight lane.
38

Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Augusta Highway
39

Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT

13 mi · 16 min · North Columbia Avenue
Use the straight lane.
40

Turn left onto GA 307; Alternate GA 21

1.1 mi · 1 min · Bourne Avenue
Use the left lane.
41

Turn right onto GA 25

2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
42

At end of road, turn left onto US 80; GA 26

465 ft · 7 sec · Main Street
43

Continue on US 80; GA 26

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Bay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
44

Turn left

117 ft · 11 sec
45

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 118.6 miles from Gumlog, GA, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 52 miles or 1h 7m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 118.6 miles or 2h 29m 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 8m

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 Gumlog, 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 Gumlog, GA

This is one driving day of about 237.3 miles and 5h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Gumlog, 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 Savannah Highway for about 38.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 118.6 mi from Gumlog, GA · 2h 29m into the drive

consolidated city-county in Richmond County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Augusta, GA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Washington, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Augusta, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.6 miles from Gumlog, 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.

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 237.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.11 one way

$74.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $40.57 $81.15
premium $4.70 $43.92 $87.84
diesel $5.61 $52.39 $104.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 83 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 71.2 0 $24.92 $11.39
Efficient EV 59.3 0 $20.76 $9.49
EV Truck/SUV 94.9 1 $33.22 $15.19

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Gumlog, GA

Night in Gumlog on Thursday

Local time

11:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Night in Savannah on Thursday

Local time

11:54 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

7 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

5h 1m 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 Gumlog, GA to Savannah, GA covers 237.3 miles and takes about 5h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Savannah Highway, GA 24, Carl Sanders Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.6 miles from Gumlog, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.11 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 237.3 miles you will encounter 21 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 17.5 miles (GA 17): Navigation decision point; at 65.1 miles (US 78; GA 10; GA 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 87.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Gumlog, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Pulaski National Monument.

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