Trip from Pearson, GA to Savannah, GA

Drive Time

3h 10m

Distance

154.1 mi

248 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 59m ★

6 AM

3h 11m

8 AM

3h 34m

10 AM

3h 19m

12 PM

3h 16m

3 PM

3h 20m

5 PM

3h 33m

8 PM

3h 4m

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

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Savannah, GA

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

Driving from Pearson to Savannah covers 154.1 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 10 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day journey, allowing you to reach the coast without needing an overnight stop. You can expect to spend roughly $25 on fuel, making this an economical excursion through the Georgia landscape. The route primarily relies on US 82, the Brunswick Highway, and I-95 to navigate the Southeast region. Whether you are heading toward the historic charm of Savannah or leaving the inland quiet of Pearson, this drive provides a direct and efficient connection between these two points.

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

77.1 miles from Pearson, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

This journey is distinctly highway-focused, with 78% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of regional roads before transitioning onto the interstate, where you will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 55.4 miles on I-95. The road personality shifts from the steady pace of the Brunswick Highway to the high-volume flow of the interstate system. Expect a straightforward driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over technical, winding backroads. Staying alert is key during those longer interstate segments, as the consistent speed can make the miles pass quickly.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 82. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 144.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 154.1 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 144.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.4 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 153 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

144.1 mi into trip | ~2h 56m 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

152.4 mi into trip | ~3h 6m 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.

153 mi into trip | ~3h 7m 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

153.1 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in | Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

154.1 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	55.4 mi	59m
US 82	41.4 mi	50m
Brunswick Highway	23.5 mi	31m
GA 99	15.8 mi	21m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	8.3 mi	10m
Carswell Avenue	3.7 mi	6m
West Albany Avenue	2.6 mi	3m
Memorial Drive	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 55.4 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 82; GA 64; GA 520

2.6 mi · 3 min · West Albany Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

25 mi · 29 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Carswell Avenue

3.7 mi · 6 min · Carswell Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 1 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · Memorial Drive

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn straight

459 ft · 20 sec

Merge onto US 82; GA 520

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Reynolds Street

Continue on US 82; GA 520

23 mi · 31 min · Brunswick Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.8 mi · 5 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

8.4 mi · 11 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

3.0 mi · 3 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto GA 99

13 mi · 18 min · GA 99

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto GA 99

120 ft · 1 sec · GA 99

Continue on GA 99

2.4 mi · 3 min · GA 99

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto GA 99

152 ft · 4 sec · GA 99

Continue on GA 99

0.3 mi · 26 sec · GA 99

Enter roundabout

181 ft · 3 sec

Toward I 95 North: Savannah

Continue

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 95 North: Savannah

Merge onto I 95

55 mi · 59 min · I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

0.2 mi · 13 sec · I 95

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 41 sec

Exit 99A Toward I 16 East: Savannah Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 16

7.7 mi · 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 16

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec

Exit 167A Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto GA 25 Connector

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Bay Street

Turn uturn

117 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For the smoothest experience, plan for one intentional stop to break up the 3-hour and 10-minute duration. Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart mid-morning and arrive in Savannah by the afternoon. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge before merging onto I-95, as service station frequency can fluctuate compared to the local highways. Given the heavy reliance on the interstate, checking real-time traffic reports before you leave Pearson is a smart way to avoid unexpected delays. Use your single planned stop as an opportunity to stretch and refuel, ensuring you remain fresh for the final leg of your drive.

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 77.1 miles from Pearson, GA, or about 1h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.4 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.1 miles or 1h 40m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Savannah, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pearson, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Pearson, GA

This is one driving day of about 154.1 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pearson, 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 I 95 for about 55.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.1 mi from Pearson, GA · 1h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alma, GA

77 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

Alma, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alma, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.1 miles from Pearson, 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

$24.66 one way

$49.32 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$26.87	$53.74
premium	$4.78	$28.99	$57.98
diesel	$5.64	$34.24	$68.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46.2	$16.18	$7.40
Efficient EV	38.5	$13.48	$6.16
EV Truck/SUV	61.6	$21.57	$9.86

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Pearson, GA

Late night in Pearson on Monday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Late night in Savannah on Monday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

90°F

Alma, GA

77 mi in

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

26 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 10m 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 Pearson, GA to Savannah, GA covers 154.1 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, US 82, Brunswick Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 77.1 miles from Pearson, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.66 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.