Trip from Saint Simons Island, GA to Savannah, GA

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

84.1 mi

135 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 36m ★

6 AM

1h 44m

8 AM

1h 59m

10 AM

1h 49m

12 PM

1h 47m

3 PM

1h 50m

5 PM

1h 58m

8 PM

1h 39m

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

The drive from Saint Simons Island, GA to Savannah, GA covers 84.1 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Golden Isles Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.46 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

42 miles from Saint Simons Island, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 43m highway drive covering 84.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.2 miles on I 95.

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

There are about 25 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 60.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 84.1 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 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.3 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): 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.

13.4 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: I 95 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 95 North: I 95 North

74.1 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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

82.3 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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.

82.9 mi into trip | ~1h 40m 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

84.1 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	60.2 mi	1h 4m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	8.3 mi	10m
Golden Isles Parkway	4.3 mi	6m
Demere Road	2.3 mi	4m
F. J. Torras Causeway	2.1 mi	3m
Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway	2 mi	3m
Glynn Avenue	1.6 mi	3m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard	0.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 60.2 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Simons Island, GA and Savannah, GA.

Start on 8th Street

138 ft · 11 sec · 8th Street

Turn left onto Bruce Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bruce Drive

Turn right onto 1st Street

361 ft · 16 sec · 1st Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Beach Causeway

62 ft · 2 sec · East Beach Causeway

Exit the roundabout onto East Beach Causeway

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Beach Causeway

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Demere Road

52 ft · 1 sec · Demere Road

Exit the roundabout onto Demere Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Demere Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demere Road

200 ft · 4 sec · Demere Road

Exit the roundabout onto Demere Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Demere Road

Keep slight right

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway

2.1 mi · 3 min · F. J. Torras Causeway

Continue on Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

2.0 mi · 3 min · Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

Turn right onto Glynn Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Glynn Avenue

Continue on Golden Isles Parkway

4.3 mi · 6 min · Golden Isles Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: I 95 North

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 95 North: I 95 North

Merge slight left

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min

Keep slight right

0.2 mi · 13 sec

Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

0.6 mi · 41 sec · I 16 East: Savannah

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

7.7 mi · 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Turn left onto West Bay Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Bay Street

Turn uturn

118 ft · 12 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 42 miles from Saint Simons Island, GA, or about 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.2 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 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 26m

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 Saint Simons Island, 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 Saint Simons Island, GA

This is one driving day of about 84.1 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Simons Island, GA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 60.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42 mi from Saint Simons Island, GA · 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alma, GA

42 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

Charleston, SC

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 42.3 miles from Saint Simons Island, 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 Frederica National Monument

National Monument

War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ea...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 2.9

View on nps.gov

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 84.5

View on nps.gov

Cumberland Island National Seashore

National Seashore

St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man an...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour $15

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.46 one way

$26.92 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$14.66	$29.33
premium	$4.78	$15.82	$31.64
diesel	$5.64	$18.68	$37.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.2	$8.83	$4.04
Efficient EV	21	$7.36	$3.36
EV Truck/SUV	33.6	$11.77	$5.38

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Saint Simons Island, GA

Late night in Saint Simons Island on Monday

Local time

5:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Late night in Savannah on Monday

Local time

5:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

90°F

Alma, GA

42 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

16 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

1h 43m 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 Saint Simons Island, GA to Savannah, GA covers 84.1 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Golden Isles Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42 miles from Saint Simons Island, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.46 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.

The route from Saint Simons Island, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Saint Simons Island, GA to Savannah, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Savannah, GA

National Parks Near This Route

Fort Frederica National Monument

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Cumberland Island National Seashore

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Saint Simons Island, GA

Savannah, GA

Same local time

16 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 43m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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