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Trip from Morrow, GA to Savannah, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 10m

Distance

206.5 mi

332 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 58m ★
6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Morrow, GA

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city in and county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, United States

Savannah, GA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Morrow to Savannah covers 206.5 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 10 minutes. Because this is a highway-focused drive, you can easily complete the trip in a single day, making it an ideal option for a straightforward weekend getaway. You will primarily utilize the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, US 441, and GA 142 to navigate through the Southeast region of Georgia. Budgeting approximately $33 for fuel will keep you on track for the journey. This route offers a direct path, prioritizing efficiency over complex detours, which is perfect if your goal is to reach the coast without unnecessary delays.

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

103.3 miles from Morrow, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a steady, highway-heavy experience, as roughly 87% of this trip is spent on major roads. The drive moves at a consistent pace, characterized by a mix of primary corridors that facilitate smooth travel. You will face your longest uninterrupted stretch along the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, which spans 111.9 miles. As you transition from the suburbs of Morrow toward the coastal destination, the road maintains a predictable flow that keeps your travel time predictable. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that allows you to cover significant ground across Georgia with minimal technical navigation.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Monticello 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Morrow, GA to Savannah, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Monticello Road
James Marshall Bypass
Milledgeville Road
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
West Bay Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Monticello Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morrow, GA and Savannah, GA.

1

Start on Old Broughton Road

39 ft · 8 sec · Old Broughton Road
2

Turn sharp left

18 mi · 24 min
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Monticello Road

4.3 mi · 6 min · Monticello Road
4

Turn right onto James Marshall Bypass

2.2 mi · 3 min · James Marshall Bypass
5

Merge slight left onto Milledgeville Road

16 mi · 21 min · Milledgeville Road
6

Take the exit right

44 mi · 55 min
7

Turn left

5.4 mi · 9 min
8

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

3.5 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
9

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 42 sec
10

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

111 mi · 2 hr · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
11

Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
12

Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
13

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
14

Turn left onto West Bay Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Bay Street
15

Turn uturn

118 ft · 12 sec
16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 10-minute transit, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the route is manageable in one day, departing early in the morning helps you avoid potential traffic buildup and ensures you arrive in Savannah with plenty of daylight left. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the longer segments, particularly when navigating the 111.9-mile stretch on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. Being prepared for this extended highway portion is the best way to maintain a stress-free pace. This flexibility allows you to focus on the road ahead while keeping your travel costs within the estimated $33 range.

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 103.3 miles from Morrow, GA, or about 2h 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 45 miles or 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 103.3 miles or 2h 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 3h 25m

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 Morrow, 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 Morrow, GA

This is one driving day of about 206.5 miles and 4h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Morrow, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 103.3 mi from Morrow, GA · 2h 5m into the drive

county seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milledgeville, GA

103 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

Milledgeville, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milledgeville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.3 miles from Morrow, 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

$32.29 one way

$64.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $35.31 $70.62
premium $4.70 $38.22 $76.44
diesel $5.61 $45.59 $91.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.9 0 $21.68 $9.91
Efficient EV 51.6 0 $18.07 $8.26
EV Truck/SUV 82.6 1 $28.91 $13.22

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Morrow, GA

Night in Morrow on Wednesday

Local time

9:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Night in Savannah on Wednesday

Local time

9:45 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

17 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 10m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Morrow, GA to Savannah, GA covers 206.5 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Monticello Road, James Marshall Bypass, Milledgeville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.3 miles from Morrow, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Morrow, GA to Savannah, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Morrow, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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