Trip from Richland, GA to Savannah, GA

Drive Time

4h 6m

Distance

237.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Richland, GA to Savannah, GA covers 237.7 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Nicholson Street, Washington Street, Highway 19 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

118.8 miles from Richland, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 6m drive with frequent turns across 237.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Nicholson Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Nicholson Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Washington Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 19	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Broad Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Oglethorpe Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Riverview Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Spaulding Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Quail Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Nicholson Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Wall Street

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Turn right onto Nicholson Street

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Turn left onto Washington Street

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Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street

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Turn straight

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Turn right

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Continue on Old Highway 19

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Turn straight onto South Broad Street

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Turn right onto East Oglethorpe Street

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Oglethorpe Street

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Exit the roundabout onto East Oglethorpe Street

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Continue on Riverview Drive

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Continue on Spaulding Road

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Turn left onto Quail Drive

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Take the exit left toward I-75 North: Macon

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward GA 96: Housers Mill Road

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Turn right onto GA 96 East: Jeffersonville, Central Georgia Technical College

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Merge slight left

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Continue straight

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Turn right

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Take the ramp slight right

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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

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Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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Turn left onto West Bay Street

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Turn uturn

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 118.8 miles from Richland, GA, or about 2h 3m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 118.8 miles or 2h 3m 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 21m

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 Richland, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Richland, GA

This is one driving day of about 237.7 miles and 4h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Richland, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

119 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 118.8 mi from Richland, GA

Clio, AL

Fuel and coffee

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

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.8 miles from Richland, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.96	$37.07	$74.14
midgrade	$4.43	$41.45	$82.90
premium	$4.78	$44.71	$89.43
diesel	$5.62	$52.63	$105.26

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 83.2 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Richland, GA

Late night in Richland on Saturday

Local time

3:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Late night in Savannah on Saturday

Local time

3:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

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

4h 6m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Richland, GA to Savannah, GA covers 237.7 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Nicholson Street, Washington Street, Highway 19. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 118.8 miles from Richland, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.07 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.