Trip from Savannah, GA to Bainbridge, GA

Drive Time

5h 47m

Distance

265.9 mi

428 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 34m ★

6 AM

5h 48m

8 AM

6h 14m

10 AM

5h 57m

12 PM

5h 54m

3 PM

5h 58m

5 PM

6h 13m

8 PM

5h 40m

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

Bainbridge, GA

Alex Stone

Trip Overview

The drive from Savannah, GA to Bainbridge, GA covers 265.9 miles and takes about 5h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 84, I 95, US 82 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 130.8 miles on US 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.55 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

133 miles from Savannah, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 47m highway drive covering 265.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 84 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 130.8 miles on US 84.

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

There are about 56 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 130.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

284 ft 24 ft

Total Climb

356 ft

Total Descent

253 ft

Highest Point

284 ft

~243.8 mi in

Elevation Range

260 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26 / Collins Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 265.9 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 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; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

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

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

9.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC

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. Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC

66.4 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GA 99: GA 99

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward GA 99: GA 99

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 84	130.8 mi	2h 54m
I 95	55.6 mi	59m
US 82	39.8 mi	52m
GA 99	9.2 mi	12m
Grants Ferry Road	6.2 mi	8m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	5.9 mi	6m
Cairo Road	3 mi	4m
Smith Avenue	2.1 mi	4m

Longest stretch: US 84 — 130.8 mi, about 2h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, GA and Bainbridge, 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

5.9 mi · 6 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

395 ft · 5 sec

Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 95

56 mi · 59 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Exit 42 Toward GA 99

Keep slight left at fork

212 ft · 5 sec

Toward GA 99: GA 99 Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto GA 99

18 ft · 0 sec · GA 99

Continue on GA 99

2.4 mi · 3 min · GA 99

Enter roundabout onto GA 99

94 ft · 1 sec · Grants Ferry Road

Continue on GA 99

6.2 mi · 8 min · Grants Ferry Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight left onto GA 99

6.9 mi · 9 min · GA 99

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto US 82; GA 520

11 mi · 15 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.8 mi · 5 min · US 82; GA 520

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.6 mi · 7 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

19 mi · 24 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 1 Business

1.2 mi · 1 min · Memorial Drive

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Screven Avenue

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Screven Avenue

Turn right onto Jenkins Street

502 ft · 10 sec · Jenkins Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 84; GA 38

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Francis Street

Turn left onto South Nicholls Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · South Nicholls Street

Continue on Glenmore Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Glenmore Avenue

Continue on Wadley Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Wadley Road

Turn left onto US 84; GA 38

18 mi · 23 min · US 84; GA 38

Use the straight / left lanes.

Enter roundabout onto Main Street

178 ft · 4 sec · Main Street

Continue on Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38

208 ft · 5 sec · US 84; GA 38

Continue on US 84; GA 38

3.3 mi · 4 min · US 84; GA 38

Continue on US 84; GA 38

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 84; GA 38

Continue on US 84; GA 38

22 mi · 30 min · US 84; GA 38

Continue on US 84; GA 38

0.1 mi · 12 sec · US 84; GA 38

Continue on US 84; GA 38

9.7 mi · 11 min · US 84; GA 38

Continue on US 84; US 221; GA 38

19 mi · 27 min · US 84; US 221; GA 38

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 84; US 221; GA 38

5.4 mi · 8 min · US 84; US 221; GA 38

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 84; GA 38

19 mi · 23 min · US 84; GA 38

Continue on US 84; GA 38

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 84; GA 38

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 84 BUS; GA 38 BUS

2.1 mi · 4 min · Smith Avenue

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn right onto US 84 BUS; GA 38 BUS

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Madison Street

Use the left / right lanes.

Continue on US 84 BUS; GA 38 BUS

401 ft · 6 sec · North Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto North Boulevard

0.3 mi · 25 sec · North Boulevard

Continue on Cairo Road

3.0 mi · 4 min · Cairo Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 84; GA 38

8.4 mi · 10 min · US 84; GA 38

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 84; GA 38

3.8 mi · 7 min · US 84; GA 38

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 84; GA 38

3.2 mi · 3 min · US 84; GA 38

Continue on US 84; GA 38

16 mi · 20 min · US 84; GA 38

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 84 Business; GA 38 Business

2.0 mi · 4 min · East Shotwell Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto South Broad Street

78 ft · 2 sec · South Broad Street

Arrive at destination

South Broad 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 133 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 2h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 130.8 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133 miles or 2h 45m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bainbridge, 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 265.9 miles and 5h 47m.

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 US 84 for about 130.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 133 mi from Savannah, GA · 2h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alma, GA

133 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 133 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 US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 130.8 miles.

Arriving in Bainbridge, GA

The final approach into Bainbridge, 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 Bainbridge, 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.

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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 64.2

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

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...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour $15 near mile 82.5

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.55 one way

$85.11 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$46.37	$92.73
premium	$4.78	$50.02	$100.04
diesel	$5.64	$59.07	$118.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	79.8	0	$27.92	$12.76
Efficient EV	66.5	0	$23.27	$10.64
EV Truck/SUV	106.4	1	$37.23	$17.02

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 13 hours ago

Origin

Savannah, GA

Evening in Savannah on Sunday

Local time

7:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Clear

SW 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 5:07AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 4:03AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Bainbridge, GA

Evening in Bainbridge on Sunday

Local time

7:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 5:07AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 4:03AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Along the Route

90°F

Alma, GA

133 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

1 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 47m 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 Bainbridge, GA covers 265.9 miles and takes about 5h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 84, I 95, US 82. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 133 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 $42.55 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.

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

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 24 ft to 284 ft elevation with about 356 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Savannah, GA to Bainbridge, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

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 Bainbridge, GA

National Parks Near This Route

Fort Frederica National Monument

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Cumberland Island National Seashore

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Savannah, GA

Bainbridge, GA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 47m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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