Origin
Minnesota, GA
Afternoon in Minnesota on Saturday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Minnesota, GA to Port Wentworth, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
223.8 mi
360 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
★
6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 59m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnesota, GA
Jesse Yuqui
Port Wentworth, GA
Heru Dharma
Trip Overview
The drive from Minnesota, GA to Port Wentworth, GA covers 223.8 miles and takes about 4h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Soperton Highway, GA 112 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.4 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.00 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
111.9 miles from Minnesota, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 79.4 mi | 1h 25m |
| Soperton Highway | 37.5 mi | 51m |
| GA 112 | 20.3 mi | 28m |
| Ashburn Highway | 15.2 mi | 21m |
| Abbeville Highway | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| 1st Avenue | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Sylvester Road | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| GA 133 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 79.4 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Port Wentworth, GA.
1
Start on South Fain Street
26 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Fain Street
2
Turn sharp left onto CR 494
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Funston Doerun Road
3
Merge onto GA 133
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
GA 133
4
Turn right
192 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn straight onto GA 112
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
GA 112
6
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Pine Street
7
Turn left onto GA 33
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 33; GA 112
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Ashburn Highway
Use the straight / left / sharp right lanes.
9
Continue on GA 112
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
10
Continue on GA 112
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Washington Avenue
11
Continue on GA 107; GA 112
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Sylvester Road
12
Turn left onto GA 90; GA 112
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Railroad Street
13
Turn right onto GA 112
11 mi
·
15 min
·
GA 112
14
Turn right onto US 280; GA 30; GA 215
11 mi
·
15 min
·
1st Avenue
15
Continue on US 280; GA 30
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Rhine-Abbeville Highway
16
Turn left onto GA 87
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Abbeville Highway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 87
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Abbeville Highway
18
Turn left onto GA 87; GA 117
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rhine Highway
19
Continue on GA 87; GA 117
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Griffin Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto US 23; US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 87; GA 117
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Oak Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto GA 46; GA 117
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Avenue
22
Continue on GA 46
38 mi
·
51 min
·
Soperton Highway
23
Continue on GA 46
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Metter Road
24
Turn left onto US 221; GA 56
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Swainsboro Highway
25
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I-16 East: Savannah
Use the right lane.
26
Merge onto I 16
79 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
Use the slight right lane.
28
Merge onto I 95
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 104
Toward Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Airways Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Airways Avenue
31
Turn left onto Gulfstream Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Gulfstream Road
Use the left lane.
32
Continue on Crossgate Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Crossgate Road
33
Arrive at destination
Crossgate Road
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 111.9 miles from Minnesota, GA, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.4 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 49 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.9 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Wentworth, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Minnesota, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Minnesota, GA
This is one driving day of about 223.8 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Minnesota, 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 79.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.9 miles from Minnesota, 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 79.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 218.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road
Turn sharp left onto CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
19 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
GA 33 / South Main Street
Turn left onto GA 33 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
134.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m in
Take the ramp toward I-16 East: Savannah
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-16 East: Savannah
7
213.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
7
218.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 41m in
Take the exit toward Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 104
Toward Savannah/Hilton Head International Airpo...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.00 one way
$69.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $38.27 | $76.53 |
| premium | $4.70 | $41.42 | $82.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.41 | $98.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.1 | 0 | $23.50 | $10.74 |
| Efficient EV | 56 | 0 | $19.58 | $8.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.5 | 1 | $31.33 | $14.32 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 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
Port Wentworth, GA
Afternoon in Port Wentworth on Saturday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
1 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
4h 51m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
$10
near mile 223.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
223.8 mi in 4h 51m — 50% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.4 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 223.8 miles you will encounter 18 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: near the start (CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 19 miles (GA 33 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 134.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 51m. Total distance: 223.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.4 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Port Wentworth, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 19 miles (GA 33 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 134.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Pulaski National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Port Wentworth, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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