Nicholls, GA to Savannah, GA is 116.5 miles and takes about 2h 45m via Lanes Bridge Road and GA 144, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Georgia, offering a relatively straightforward journey. The drive is predominantly on local roads with some highway time, making it a good option for a single-day excursion. You'll find the route manageable and efficient, ideal if you're looking for a direct path to Savannah without extensive planning.
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
58.2 miles from Nicholls, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 116.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 43% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 21.1 miles on Lanes Bridge Road, which likely provides a more rural feel compared to the faster highway segments. As you progress, expect the road character to shift, blending quicker travel with more localized routes. The profile suggests a drive that isn't entirely monotonous, offering some variation in speed and scenery as you make your way toward Savannah.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lanes Bridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 97.4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 116.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 97.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 106.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.7 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
97.4 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Enter roundabout toward I 95 North: Florence
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 95 North: Florence
7
106.5 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 16 East: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 99A
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
6
114.7 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|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
115.3 mi into trip|~2h 42m 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
116.5 mi into trip|~2h 45m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Lanes Bridge Road
21.1 mi
35m
GA 144
20 mi
27m
Barnard Street
19.4 mi
28m
US 1
12.7 mi
14m
Atlantic Avenue
9.6 mi
14m
I 95
8.8 mi
9m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
8.3 mi
10m
Hencart Road
6 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Lanes Bridge Road
— 21.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholls, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on GA 32
0.6 mi·52 sec·Van Streat Highway
2
Continue on GA 32
9.6 mi·14 min·Atlantic Avenue
3
Turn left onto 4 Alternate
237 ft·4 sec·North Dixon Street
4
Continue on 4 Alternate
0.8 mi·1 min·North Dixon Street
5
Turn left onto US 1; US 23; GA 4
5.2 mi·5 min·North Pierce Street
6
Continue on US 1; GA 4
13 mi·14 min·US 1; GA 4
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto GA 144
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
8
Continue on GA 144
0.2 mi·25 sec·Ten Mile Road
9
Turn straight onto GA 144
21 mi·35 min·Lanes Bridge Road
10
Continue on GA 121; GA 169
377 ft·7 sec·GA 121; GA 169
11
Turn right onto GA 144
6.0 mi·9 min·Hencart Road
12
Turn slight right onto GA 23; GA 57; GA 144
19 mi·28 min·Barnard Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto GA 119
0.8 mi·1 min·GA 119
14
Turn left onto GA 144
20 mi·27 min·GA 144
Use the left lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto GA 144
160 ft·2 sec·GA 144
16
Continue on GA 144
359 ft·7 sec·GA 144
17
Enter roundabout
213 ft·3 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
18
Continue
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
19
Merge onto I 95
8.6 mi·9 min·I 95
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
0.2 mi·13 sec·I 95
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi·41 sec
Exit 99AToward I 16 East: SavannahUse the slight right lane.
Exit 167AToward Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi·21 sec·West Bay Street
27
Turn uturn
117 ft·11 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 45m duration, starting your drive from Nicholls in the morning will comfortably get you to Savannah with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated around $18, this is a very manageable single-day trip. Consider breaking up the drive by taking advantage of the longest stretch on Lanes Bridge Road, perhaps planning a brief pause before or after that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel levels as you approach Savannah, as the 43% highway share can consume fuel more quickly than local roads.
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 58.2 miles from Nicholls, GA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 25m 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 18m
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 Nicholls, 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 Nicholls, GA
This is one driving day of about 116.5 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Nicholls, 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 Lanes Bridge Road for about 21.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.2 mi from Nicholls, GA
· 1h 25m into the drive
The midpoint is around 58.2 miles from Nicholls, 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.
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$10
near mile 116.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.22 one way
$36.44 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.92
$39.84
premium
$4.70
$21.56
$43.12
diesel
$5.61
$25.72
$51.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.9
0
$12.23
$5.59
Efficient EV
29.1
0
$10.19
$4.66
EV Truck/SUV
46.6
0
$16.31
$7.46
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Nicholls, GA
Late night
in Nicholls on Saturday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Savannah, GA
Late night
in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
12:13 AM
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
4 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 45m 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 Nicholls, GA to Savannah, GA covers 116.5 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lanes Bridge Road, GA 144, Barnard Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.2 miles from Nicholls, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.22 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 116.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 97.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 106.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.7 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Nicholls, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
