Origin
Gumlog, GA
Evening in Gumlog on Thursday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gumlog, GA to Savannah, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 25m
Distance
247.8 mi
399 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 12m
★
6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gumlog, GA to Savannah, GA covers 247.8 miles and takes about 4h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rue Chalet, Gumlog Road, Vickery Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.75 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
123.9 miles from Gumlog, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 25m. Total distance: 247.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 25m drive with frequent turns across 247.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rue Chalet 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 25m 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 Gumlog, GA to Savannah, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rue Chalet | — | — |
| Gumlog Road | — | — |
| Vickery Street | — | — |
| West Avenue | — | — |
| Augusta Road | — | — |
| College Street | — | — |
| Athens Highway | — | — |
| College Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Rue Chalet
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gumlog, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on Normandy Trail
348 ft
·
16 sec
·
Normandy Trail
2
Turn left onto Rue Chalet
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Rue Chalet
3
Turn left onto Gumlog Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Gumlog Road
4
Turn slight right onto Vickery Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vickery Street
5
Turn slight right onto West Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Avenue
6
Turn left onto Augusta Road
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Augusta Road
7
Continue on College Street
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
College Street
8
Turn left
2.4 mi
·
2 min
9
At the end of the road, turn left
17 mi
·
19 min
10
Turn right onto Athens Highway
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Athens Highway
11
Continue on College Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue
12
Continue on Elbert Street
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Elbert Street
13
Continue on Heard Street
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Heard Street
14
Continue on Elbert Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Elbert Street
15
Continue on Washington Highway
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Washington Highway
16
Continue on Elberton Highway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Elberton Highway
17
Continue on North Hulin Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Hulin Avenue
18
Continue on Tignall Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Tignall Road
19
Continue on Tignall Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tignall Road
20
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
21
Turn right
22 mi
·
27 min
22
Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I-20 East: Augusta
23
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 520 East, GA 232
25
Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 520 East
26
Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Bobby Jones Expressway
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 25, GA 121
28
Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
29
Continue on Nellie Drive
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nellie Drive
30
Continue on Peach Orchard Road
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
31
Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Street
32
Continue straight
28 mi
·
40 min
33
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
34
Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Burton's Ferry Highway
35
Turn left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
36
At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Perimeter Road
37
Continue on Savannah Highway
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Savannah Highway
38
Continue on Augusta Highway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Augusta Highway
39
Continue on North Columbia Avenue
13 mi
·
16 min
·
North Columbia Avenue
40
Turn left onto Bourne Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourne Avenue
41
Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
42
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
43
Continue on West Bay Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Bay Street
44
Turn left
118 ft
·
12 sec
45
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 123.9 miles from Gumlog, GA, or about 2h 12m 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 55 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.9 miles or 2h 12m 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 37m
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.
+
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 Gumlog, GA
This is one driving day of about 247.8 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123.9 mi from Gumlog, GA · 2h 12m 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.9 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.75 one way
$77.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $42.37 | $84.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $45.86 | $91.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.71 | $109.42 |
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: 86.7 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 | 74.3 | 0 | $26.02 | $11.89 |
| Efficient EV | 62 | 0 | $21.68 | $9.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.1 | 1 | $34.69 | $15.86 |
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
Evening in Savannah on Thursday
Local time
5:36 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
4h 25m 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 247.8 miles and takes about 4h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rue Chalet, Gumlog Road, Vickery Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.9 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 $38.75 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 25m 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 Gumlog, GA to Savannah, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gumlog, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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