Trip from Hawkinsville, GA to Savannah, GA

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Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

153.6 mi

247 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 51m ★

6 AM

3h 3m

8 AM

3h 26m

10 AM

3h 11m

12 PM

3h 8m

3 PM

3h 12m

5 PM

3h 24m

8 PM

2h 56m

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

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Hawkinsville, GA

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

Savannah, GA

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Trip Overview

This 153.6-mile drive from Hawkinsville, GA, to Savannah, GA, is designed for a single day, taking about 3 hours to complete. The route focuses heavily on highway travel, with 83% of the journey on faster roads, making it an efficient trip through Georgia's Southeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, this drive is an economical choice. It’s a straightforward journey perfect for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

76.8 miles from Hawkinsville, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, offering a consistent pace for most of its 153.6 miles. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on roads like the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Chester - Dublin Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 116.8 miles on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, providing a long, smooth run. With 83% of the route on highways, expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 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 116.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Chester - Dublin Highway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 129 Business; US 341 Business; 11 Business / Progress Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 153.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (US 129 Business; US 341 Business; 11 Business / Progress Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 35.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 151.9 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 129 Business; US 341 Business; 11 Business / Progress Avenue

Turn sharp left onto US 129 Business; US 341 Business; 11 Business / Progress Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

35.3 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the ramp toward Savannah

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward Savannah

151.9 mi into trip | ~2h 58m 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.

152.5 mi into trip | ~2h 59m 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

153.6 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	116.8 mi	2h 6m
Chester - Dublin Highway	12.9 mi	18m
GA 257	9.1 mi	12m
Empire-Chester Highway	8.8 mi	11m
US 129 Alternate	1.3 mi	2m
Carolina Avenue South	1 mi	2m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard	0.8 mi	2m
Broad Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 116.8 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

312 ft · 15 sec · this road

Turn sharp left onto US 129 Business; US 341 Business; 11 Business

179 ft · 8 sec · Progress Avenue

Turn left onto US 129 Business; US 341 Business; GA 11 Business; GA 26

0.5 mi · 1 min · Commerce Street

Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257

437 ft · 16 sec · US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257

Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broad Street

Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 257

127 ft · 8 sec · US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 257

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto GA 257

8.7 mi · 11 min · GA 257

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 23; 87; 257

455 ft · 7 sec · Golden Isles Highway

Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway

Turn left onto GA 257

8.8 mi · 11 min · Empire-Chester Highway

Turn slight left onto Carolina Avenue South

1.0 mi · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South

Continue on GA 257

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Carolina Street

Continue on GA 257

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Chester-Dublin Highway

Continue on GA 257

13 mi · 18 min · Chester - Dublin Highway

Enter roundabout onto GA 257

107 ft · 4 sec · GA 257

Continue on GA 257

0.3 mi · 39 sec · GA 257

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward Savannah Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 16

116 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 16

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec

Exit 167A Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto GA 25 Connector

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Bay Street

Turn uturn

117 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour duration and 153.6-mile distance, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time in Savannah. The longest stretch is a substantial 116.8 miles, so plan for a fuel and rest stop before or during that segment to ensure comfort. With a fuel cost estimated at $24, keep an eye on your gauge, especially as you approach the longer stretches of highway.

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 76.8 miles from Hawkinsville, GA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.8 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.8 miles or 1h 37m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Savannah, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hawkinsville, 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 Hawkinsville, GA

This is one driving day of about 153.6 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hawkinsville, 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 116.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.8 mi from Hawkinsville, GA · 1h 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake City, FL

77 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

Warner Robins, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warner Robins, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.8 miles from Hawkinsville, 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 116.8 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

$24.02 one way

$48.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$26.26	$52.53
premium	$4.70	$28.43	$56.86
diesel	$5.61	$33.91	$67.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46.1	$16.13	$7.37
Efficient EV	38.4	$13.44	$6.14
EV Truck/SUV	61.4	$21.50	$9.83

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

Hawkinsville, GA

Late night in Hawkinsville on Wednesday

Local time

3:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Late night in Savannah on Wednesday

Local time

3:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Clear then Patchy Fog

S 3 to 10 mph 0% chance 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

3h 2m 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 Hawkinsville, GA to Savannah, GA covers 153.6 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Chester - Dublin Highway, GA 257. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.8 miles from Hawkinsville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.02 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.

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

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Trip from Hawkinsville, GA to Savannah, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Savannah, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hawkinsville, GA

Savannah, GA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 2m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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