Origin
Ohio, GA
Afternoon in Ohio on Saturday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ohio, 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
3h 28m
Distance
172.6 mi
278 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 16m
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6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ohio, GA
Chris F
Port Wentworth, GA
Heru Dharma
Trip Overview
The drive from Ohio, GA to Port Wentworth, GA covers 172.6 miles and takes about 3h 28m 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, GA 96, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
86.3 miles from Ohio, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 129 mi | 2h 18m |
| GA 96 | 23.2 mi | 32m |
| I 95 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Miami Valley Road | 4 mi | 5m |
| GA 358 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Gulfstream Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Crossgate Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Brock Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 129 mi, about 2h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ohio, GA and Port Wentworth, GA.
1
Start on Lilly Creek Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lilly Creek Road
2
Turn left onto Brock Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Brock Road
3
Turn left onto GA 96
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Miami Valley Road
4
Continue on GA 96
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 96
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on GA 96
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
GA 96
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on GA 96
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 96
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on GA 96
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 96
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
8
Continue on GA 96
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 96
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
9
Continue on GA 96
15 mi
·
20 min
·
GA 96
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto GA 358
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
GA 358
Use the right lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 16
129 mi
·
2 hr 18 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Toward Savannah
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 95
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 104
Toward Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Airways Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Airways Avenue
17
Turn left onto Gulfstream Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Gulfstream Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on Crossgate Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Crossgate Road
19
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 86.3 miles from Ohio, GA, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129 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 38 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.3 miles or 1h 50m 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 49m
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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, GA
This is one driving day of about 172.6 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Ohio, 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 129 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.3 miles from Ohio, 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 129 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 29.6 and 168.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
29.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
GA 358
Turn right onto GA 358
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
162.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m 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
5
163 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
167.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 18m 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...
5
168.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 21m in
|
Gulfstream Road
Turn left onto Gulfstream Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.99 one way
$53.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $29.51 | $59.02 |
| premium | $4.70 | $31.94 | $63.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.11 | $76.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.8 | 0 | $18.12 | $8.28 |
| Efficient EV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.10 | $6.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69 | 0 | $24.16 | $11.05 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Port Wentworth, GA
Afternoon in Port Wentworth on Saturday
Local time
3:47 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
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
3h 28m 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.
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 172.6
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 11.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
172.6 mi in 3h 28m, mostly highway — 129 mi of that is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 29.6 miles in near GA 358.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 172.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 29.6 miles (GA 358): Lane positioning matters here; at 162.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ohio, GA and Port Wentworth, GA, road signs point toward Savannah and Florence.
Savannah
33.8 mi in
|
~53m
|
via I 16
Florence
162.7 mi in
|
~3h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 172.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 129 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.6 miles (GA 358): Lane positioning matters here; at 162.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Pulaski National Monument and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 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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