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Trip from Savannah, GA to Aragon, GA

Drive Time

5h 39m

Distance

296.7 mi

478 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 27m ★
6 AM
5h 40m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 47m
3 PM
5h 51m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 32m

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

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Downtown Savannah, GA, GA

Savannah, GA

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

The drive from Savannah, GA to Aragon, GA covers 296.7 miles and takes about 5h 39m 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, I 75, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 162.1 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.48 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

148.4 miles from Savannah, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 39m highway drive covering 296.7 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 162.1 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 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 162.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,170 ft 22 ft

Total Climb

1,543 ft

Total Descent

824 ft

Highest Point

1,170 ft

~284.4 mi in

Elevation Range

1,148 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 296.7 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 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 228.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

7
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
8
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
8
228.6 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
8
247.3 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 247 Toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, August...
8
260.6 mi into trip | ~4h 48m in

Take the exit toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 44 Toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell

Towns Along This Route

Between Savannah, GA and Aragon, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham, Augusta and Austell.

Birmingham

228.6 mi in | ~4h 8m | via I 75

Augusta

247.3 mi in | ~4h 31m

Austell

260.6 mi in | ~4h 48m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 162.1 mi 2h 54m
I 75 80.7 mi 1h 29m
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway 12.4 mi 15m
Nathan Dean Parkway 8 mi 9m
C H James Parkway 7.4 mi 10m
Jimmy Campbell Parkway 5.9 mi 8m
Rockmart Highway 4.3 mi 4m
Thornton Road 3.4 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 162.1 mi, about 2h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

145 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto North Fahm Street

72 ft · 6 sec · North Fahm Street
3

Turn right onto West Bay Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Bay Street
4

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

360 ft · 7 sec · Collins Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Continue on US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26

455 ft · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue
6

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
7

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

0.8 mi · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 16 West: Macon Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 16

162 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 16; GA 540

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Fall Line Freeway
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Merge onto I 75

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

19 mi · 22 min · I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 247 Toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 20 West: Birmingham Use the slight left lane.
17

Merge onto I 20

12 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 44 Toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork

175 ft · 4 sec
Use the slight right lane.
20

Merge onto GA 6

3.4 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road
Use the right lane.
21

Continue on US 278; GA 6

7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on US 278; GA 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
23

Continue on US 278; GA 6

3.3 mi · 5 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
24

Continue on US 278; GA 6; GA 120

5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
25

Continue on US 278; GA 6

4.3 mi · 4 min · Rockmart Highway
Use the left lane.
26

Continue on US 278; GA 6

8.0 mi · 9 min · Nathan Dean Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
27

Turn right onto GA 101

2.2 mi · 3 min · GA 101
Use the straight lane.
28

Turn right onto Oak Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Oak Street
29

Arrive at destination

Oak Street

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 148.4 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 162.1 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 148.4 miles or 2h 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 26m

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

Before You Leave

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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.

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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 Savannah, GA

This is one driving day of about 296.7 miles and 5h 39m.

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 162.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 148.4 mi from Savannah, GA · 2h 41m into the drive

Downtown Centre, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centre, AL

148 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

West Columbia, SC

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 148.4 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 162.1 miles.

Arriving in Aragon, GA

The final approach into Aragon, 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 Aragon, GA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.48 one way

$94.97 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $51.74 $103.47
premium $4.78 $55.81 $111.62
diesel $5.64 $65.92 $131.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 89 1 $31.15 $14.24
Efficient EV 74.2 0 $25.96 $11.87
EV Truck/SUV 118.7 1 $41.54 $18.99

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Savannah, GA

Evening in Savannah on Sunday

Local time

7:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Sunny

SE 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 1:47PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Aragon, GA

Evening in Aragon on Sunday

Local time

7:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 39m on the road

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

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 Aragon, GA covers 296.7 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 75, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.4 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 $47.48 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 296.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 228.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Savannah, GA and Aragon, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham, Augusta and Austell.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 22 ft to 1,170 ft elevation with about 1,543 ft of total climbing.

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