Origin
Hazlehurst, GA
Evening in Hazlehurst on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hazlehurst, GA to Savannah, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
103.5 mi
167 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazlehurst, GA
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Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hazlehurst, GA to Savannah, GA covers 103.5 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lanes Bridge Road, GA 144, Barnard Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on Lanes Bridge Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.8 miles from Hazlehurst, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Hazlehurst, GA to Savannah, GA covers 103.5 miles and takes about 2h 29m, 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 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lanes Bridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.8 miles in near US 1; GA 4; GA 15 / North Main Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 103.5 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 15.8 miles (US 1; GA 4; GA 15 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 84.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 93.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
15.8 mi into trip
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~21m in
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US 1; GA 4; GA 15 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 1; GA 4; GA 15 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
84.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Enter roundabout toward I 95 North: Florence
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 95 North: Florence
7
93.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 16 East: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 99A
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
8
102.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m 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
103.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lanes Bridge Road | 21.1 mi | 35m |
| GA 144 | 20 mi | 27m |
| Barnard Street | 19.4 mi | 28m |
| Golden Isles Highway West | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| I 95 | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Hencart Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| Baxley Highway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Lanes Bridge Road
— 21.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazlehurst, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jarman Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on US 341; GA 27
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Baxley Highway
3
Continue on US 341; GA 27
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Golden Isles Highway West
4
Continue on US 341; GA 27
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Parker Street
5
Turn left onto US 1; GA 4; GA 15
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto GA 144
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on GA 144
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ten Mile Road
8
Turn straight onto GA 144
21 mi
·
35 min
·
Lanes Bridge Road
9
Continue on GA 121; GA 169
377 ft
·
7 sec
·
GA 121; GA 169
10
Turn right onto GA 144
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Hencart Road
11
Turn slight right onto GA 23; GA 57; GA 144
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Barnard Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto GA 119
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 119
13
Turn left onto GA 144
20 mi
·
27 min
·
GA 144
Use the left lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto GA 144
160 ft
·
2 sec
·
GA 144
15
Continue on GA 144
359 ft
·
7 sec
·
GA 144
16
Enter roundabout
213 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
17
Continue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
18
Merge onto I 95
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 95
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 95
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 99A
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 16
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
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
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.8 miles from Hazlehurst, GA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 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 23 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.8 miles or 1h 19m 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 6m
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 Hazlehurst, 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 Hazlehurst, GA
This is one driving day of about 103.5 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Hazlehurst, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lanes Bridge Road for about 21.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.8 mi from Hazlehurst, GA · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.8 miles from Hazlehurst, 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
$16.19 one way
$32.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.70 | $35.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.16 | $38.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31 | 0 | $10.87 | $4.97 |
| Efficient EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.49 | $6.62 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Savannah, GA
Evening in Savannah on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 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
34 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
2h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hazlehurst, GA to Savannah, GA covers 103.5 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lanes Bridge Road, GA 144, Barnard Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.8 miles from Hazlehurst, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 103.5 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 15.8 miles (US 1; GA 4; GA 15 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 84.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 93.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hazlehurst, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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