Origin
McRae, GA
Evening in McRae on Wednesday
Local time
8:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McRae, GA to Savannah, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
128 mi
206 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McRae, GA
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Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from McRae to Savannah covers 131.9 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 12 minutes of drive time. Because this route involves a turn-heavy local drive rather than interstate transit, it is best suited for a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $21 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating through the Southeast corner of Georgia, you will move from the inland landscape toward the coastal environment. Since there are no designated stops on this path, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing an overnight split. This straightforward trip provides a direct connection between these two Georgia locations, making it a manageable excursion for anyone comfortable with local road navigation.
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
64 miles from McRae, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you traverse this 131.9-mile path, which relies entirely on local roads rather than major interstates. With a 0% highway share, your journey is defined by navigating South 2nd Avenue, Railroad Street, and South 3rd Avenue. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on South 2nd Avenue, you will find yourself constantly adjusting to the road's layout. This is not a monotonous highway grind; instead, it demands your full attention as you transition through the local infrastructure. The personality of this drive is practical and hands-on, requiring you to remain engaged with the turns throughout the entire 2-hour and 12-minute duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 88 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 46. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31 / South 3rd Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31 / South 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 126.3 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31 / South 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31 / South 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
38.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the ramp toward I-16 East: Savannah
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-16 East: Savannah
6
126.3 mi into trip
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~2h 34m in
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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.
8
126.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m 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
128 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 88 mi | 1h 35m |
| GA 46 | 14.1 mi | 20m |
| Snowhill Baptist Church Road | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| US 280 | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Swainsboro Highway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| South 3rd Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Bay Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 88 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McRae, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on US 23; US 341; GA 27
336 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Oak Street
2
Turn left onto South 2nd Avenue
273 ft
·
17 sec
·
South 2nd Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 23; US 341; GA 27
430 ft
·
14 sec
·
Railroad Street
4
Turn right onto US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South 3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 280; GA 30
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 280; GA 30
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto CR 178
8.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Snowhill Baptist Church Road
7
Turn right onto GA 46
14 mi
·
20 min
·
GA 46
8
Turn left onto US 221; GA 56
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Swainsboro Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I-16 East: Savannah
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 16
87 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 16
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 167A
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Bay Street
15
Turn uturn
117 ft
·
11 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this 131.9-mile route lacks formal highway stretches, plan to depart early in the day to maintain a consistent pace through the local turns. You have the flexibility to complete the drive in one go, as it only requires about 2 hours and 12 minutes of your time. Keep your $21 fuel budget handy and ensure your vehicle is ready for a trip focused on neighborhood streets rather than high-speed corridors. Because the route relies on South 2nd Avenue, Railroad Street, and South 3rd Avenue, pay close attention to your navigation apps to manage the frequent turns effectively. Staying alert is the best way to handle the lack of long, straight stretches on this specific path.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64 miles from McRae, GA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88 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 28 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64 miles or 1h 26m 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 10m
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 McRae, 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 McRae, GA
This is one driving day of about 128 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from McRae, 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 88 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64 mi from McRae, GA · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64 miles from McRae, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.02 one way
$40.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $21.89 | $43.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.26 | $56.52 |
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: 44.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.44 | $6.14 |
| Efficient EV | 32 | 0 | $11.20 | $5.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.92 | $8.19 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
8:16 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
22 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 37m 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 McRae, GA to Savannah, GA covers 128 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, GA 46, Snowhill Baptist Church Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64 miles from McRae, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.02 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31 / South 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 126.3 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from McRae, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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