Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomery, GA
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Savannah, GA
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The drive from Montgomery, GA to Savannah, GA covers 11.8 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Whitefield Avenue, Waters Avenue, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on Whitefield Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 11.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near East Derenne Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (East Derenne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (Montgomery Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector / West Bay Street
Navigation decision point
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Avenue | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Waters Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Montgomery Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Derenne Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Waters Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Bay Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Victory Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, GA and Savannah, GA.
Start on Whitefield Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto GA 204 SPUR
Continue on GA 204 SPUR
Continue on Waters Drive
Continue on Waters Avenue
Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
Turn left onto US 80; GA 26
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
Turn uturn
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.85 one way
$3.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Montgomery on Thursday
Local time
9:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Savannah on Thursday
Local time
9:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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