Origin
Hephzibah, GA
Night in Hephzibah on Sunday
Local time
9:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hephzibah, GA to Savannah, GA
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
125.2 mi
201 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hephzibah, GA
Joshua Brown
Savannah, GA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hephzibah to Savannah covers 125.2 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. This route is a straightforward journey within the Southeast region of Georgia, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a estimated fuel cost of $20, it is a budget-friendly way to reach the coast. You will spend your time navigating local roads rather than high-speed interstates, which allows for a more relaxed pace. Since the total duration is just over two hours, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless you have specific business in Savannah. This drive is best viewed as a direct transit rather than a multi-stop expedition, offering a consistent experience from start to finish.
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
62.6 miles from Hephzibah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you transition from Hephzibah toward the coast. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies on a series of local roads, including Peach Orchard Road, Liberty Street, and Burton's Ferry Highway. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 125.2-mile distance. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, as the longest single leg is 0 miles on Peach Orchard Road. Consequently, you should stay alert, as the route requires constant attention to turns and changing road conditions. It is a hands-on driving experience that demands your focus far more than a typical highway cruise would.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Peach Orchard Road 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hephzibah, GA to Savannah, GA is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hephzibah, GA to Savannah, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peach Orchard Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Liberty Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burton's Ferry Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Perimeter Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Savannah Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Augusta Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Columbia Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bourne Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Peach Orchard Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hephzibah, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on Georgia 88
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Georgia 88
2
Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
3
Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Street
4
Continue straight
28 mi
·
40 min
5
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Burton's Ferry Highway
7
Turn left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Perimeter Road
9
Continue on Savannah Highway
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Savannah Highway
10
Continue on Augusta Highway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Augusta Highway
11
Continue on North Columbia Avenue
13 mi
·
16 min
·
North Columbia Avenue
12
Turn left onto Bourne Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourne Avenue
13
Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
15
Continue on West Bay Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Bay Street
16
Turn left
118 ft
·
12 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 2-hour and 11-minute drive, try to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on local surface streets. Since there are zero scheduled stops in the data, you have the flexibility to plan your own breaks whenever you need to stretch your legs. Keep your $20 fuel budget in mind as you prepare, and ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Hephzibah, as local roads can lead to unpredictable fuel availability compared to major interstates. Because this is a turn-heavy route without any significant highway stretches, keep a close eye on your GPS navigation to avoid missing critical turns on roads like Liberty Street. Taking this trip in one go is very manageable, so enjoy the freedom of having no required stops along the way.
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 62.6 miles from Hephzibah, GA, or about 1h 5m 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.6 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
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 Hephzibah, 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 Hephzibah, GA
This is one driving day of about 125.2 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hephzibah, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.6 mi from Hephzibah, GA · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 62.6 miles from Hephzibah, 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
$20.04 one way
$40.07 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.83 | $43.66 |
| premium | $4.78 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.82 | $55.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.15 | $6.01 |
| Efficient EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.96 | $5.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.53 | $8.01 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Night in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
9:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
3 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
2h 11m 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 Hephzibah, GA to Savannah, GA covers 125.2 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Peach Orchard Road, Liberty Street, Burton's Ferry Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.6 miles from Hephzibah, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.04 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.
The drive from Hephzibah, GA to Savannah, GA is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hephzibah, GA to Savannah, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hephzibah, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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