Trip from Savannah, GA to Berkeley Lake, GA

Drive Time

5h

Distance

268.3 mi

432 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 47m ★
6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m

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

city in and county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, United States

Savannah, GA

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city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America

Berkeley Lake, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Savannah, GA to Berkeley Lake, GA covers 268.3 miles and takes about 5h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Fahm Street, West Bay Street, Collins Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.94 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

134.2 miles from Savannah, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h drive with frequent turns across 268.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Fahm Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Savannah, GA to Berkeley Lake, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Fahm Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Bay Street Unavailable Refreshing
Collins Street Unavailable Refreshing
Augusta Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
GA 21 South Unavailable Refreshing
William F Unavailable Refreshing
I 16 Unavailable Refreshing
I 16 West Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: North Fahm Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

144 ft · 13 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto North Fahm Street

72 ft · 7 sec · North Fahm Street
3

Turn right onto West Bay Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Bay Street
4

Turn left onto Collins Street

361 ft · 7 sec · Collins Street
5

Continue on Augusta Avenue

456 ft · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue
6

Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South

0.2 mi · 24 sec · GA 21 South
7

Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

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

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

0.2 mi · 20 sec · I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon

0.2 mi · 21 sec · I 16 West: Macon
10

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

162 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
11

Continue on Fall Line Freeway

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

0.5 mi · 43 sec · I 75 North: Atlanta
13

Merge slight left

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min
14

Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

10 mi · 11 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
15

Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
16

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

20 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17

Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

0.2 mi · 33 sec · GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
18

Keep slight right to continue on GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard

0.3 mi · 36 sec · GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
19

Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

3.6 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
20

Keep slight right to continue on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Duluth

410 ft · 10 sec · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Duluth
21

Continue on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

3.5 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
22

Turn left onto South Berkeley Lake Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Berkeley Lake Road
23

Turn right onto Lakeshore Drive Northwest

0.3 mi · 1 min · Lakeshore Drive Northwest
24

Arrive at your destination

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 134.2 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 2h 30m into the drive.

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 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 134.2 miles or 2h 30m 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 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berkeley Lake, 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.

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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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Savannah, GA

This is one driving day of about 268.3 miles and 5h.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 134.2 mi from Savannah, GA · 2h 30m into the drive

city in Alabama

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

134 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

Lake City, FL

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 134.2 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Berkeley Lake, GA

The final approach into Berkeley Lake, 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 Berkeley Lake, 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

$42.94 one way

$85.88 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $46.78 $93.57
premium $4.78 $50.47 $100.94
diesel $5.64 $59.61 $119.21

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: 93.9 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 80.5 0 $28.17 $12.88
Efficient EV 67.1 0 $23.48 $10.73
EV Truck/SUV 107.3 1 $37.56 $17.17

Gas CO2

94 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 4 days ago

Origin

Savannah, GA

Evening in Savannah on Monday

Local time

6:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Berkeley Lake, GA

Evening in Berkeley Lake on Monday

Local time

6:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°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

23 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 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 Berkeley Lake, GA covers 268.3 miles and takes about 5h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Fahm Street, West Bay Street, Collins Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.2 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 $42.94 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 straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Savannah, GA to Berkeley Lake, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Savannah, GA to Berkeley Lake, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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