Trip from Savannah, GA to Abbeville, GA

Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

154.4 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 36 min

4 AM

2h 59m ★

6 AM

3h 11m

8 AM

3h 35m

10 AM

3h 19m

12 PM

3h 17m

3 PM

3h 21m

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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Abbeville, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Savannah, GA to Abbeville, GA covers 154.4 miles and takes about 3h 11m 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, Eastman Road, Abbeville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.71 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

77.2 miles from Savannah, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Savannah, GA to Abbeville, GA covers 154.4 miles and takes about 3h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 85.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Fahm Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 154.4 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (North Fahm Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26 / Collins Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Fahm Street

Turn right onto North Fahm Street

Navigation decision point

1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26 / Collins Street

Turn left onto US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26 / Collins Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

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 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 16 West: Macon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 16 West: Macon

89.1 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 78 Toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	85.6 mi	1h 32m
Eastman Road	37.5 mi	51m
Abbeville Highway	13.7 mi	18m
US 221	6.4 mi	8m
Rhine-Abbeville Highway	2.5 mi	3m
West Bay Street	1.8 mi	2m
Griffin Avenue	1.1 mi	2m
East Main Street	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 85.6 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

145 ft · 13 sec · this road

Turn right onto North Fahm Street

72 ft · 6 sec · North Fahm Street

Turn right onto West Bay Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Bay Street

Turn left onto US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26

360 ft · 7 sec · Collins Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26

455 ft · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue

Take the ramp onto US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26

Toward GA 21 South

Merge onto I 516; US 80; GA 21; GA 25; GA 26

0.8 mi · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 16 West: Macon Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 16

86 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 78 Toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton

Turn left onto US 221; GA 56

6.4 mi · 8 min · US 221; GA 56

Use the none / right lanes.

Turn right onto GA 46

0.5 mi · 1 min · Metter Road

Continue on GA 46

38 mi · 51 min · Eastman Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on GA 46

0.9 mi · 1 min · 5th Avenue

Turn left onto US 23; US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 87; GA 117

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Oak Street

Turn right onto GA 87; GA 117

1.1 mi · 2 min · Griffin Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on GA 87; GA 117

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rhine Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto GA 87

14 mi · 18 min · Abbeville Highway

Turn right onto US 280; GA 30

2.5 mi · 3 min · Rhine-Abbeville Highway

Continue on US 280; GA 30

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto US 129; GA 11

92 ft · 2 sec · South Broad Street

Arrive at destination

US 129; GA 11

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 77.2 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.6 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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.2 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 30m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Savannah, 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 Savannah, GA

This is one driving day of about 154.4 miles and 3h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Savannah, 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 85.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.2 mi from Savannah, GA · 1h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake City, FL

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

Warner Robins, GA

Fuel and coffee

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

Warner Robins, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.2 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.6 miles.

Arriving in Abbeville, GA

The final approach into Abbeville, 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 Abbeville, 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

$24.71 one way

$49.42 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$26.92	$53.85
premium	$4.78	$29.04	$58.09
diesel	$5.64	$34.30	$68.60

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: 54 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	46.3	$16.21	$7.41
Efficient EV	38.6	$13.51	$6.18
EV Truck/SUV	61.8	$21.62	$9.88

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

Savannah, GA

Evening in Savannah on Sunday

Local time

8:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Abbeville, GA

Evening in Abbeville on Sunday

Local time

8:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

1 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 11m 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 Savannah, GA to Abbeville, GA covers 154.4 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Eastman Road, Abbeville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 77.2 miles from Savannah, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.71 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.