Trip from Savannah, GA to Broxton, GA

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

129.8 mi

209 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 2m ★

6 AM

3h 14m

8 AM

3h 37m

10 AM

3h 22m

12 PM

3h 20m

3 PM

3h 23m

5 PM

3h 36m

8 PM

3h 7m

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

Broxton, GA

Engin Akyurt

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from the coast to the interior of Georgia, this 129.8-mile trek from Savannah to Broxton is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 3 hours and 13 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route works perfectly as a comfortable day trip, requiring only one planned stop to break up the journey. You should budget approximately $21 for fuel, making it a relatively economical drive across the state's southeastern landscape. Navigating primarily via GA 144, Broxton Highway, and Golden Isles Highway West, you will find the transition from the coastal region toward the interior quite seamless. It is a practical route for anyone needing to bridge these two areas efficiently without the stress of a multi-day itinerary.

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

64.9 miles from Savannah, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as this route maintains a 63% highway share throughout the drive. You will encounter a mix of road types, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 55.6 miles on GA 144, which allows you to settle into a steady rhythm. The road's personality is functional and direct, shifting from the coastal environment toward the more rural inland areas of Georgia. While you will spend a significant portion of your time on highways, the drive remains balanced enough to keep you engaged behind the wheel. Prepare for a consistent pace that prioritizes efficiency over technical, winding backroads, ensuring a reliable travel experience from start to finish.

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

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

GA 144 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 144 and Broxton Highway. 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 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 129.8 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 20 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

19.2 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward GA 144: Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill

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

Exit 90 Toward GA 144: Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill

Towns Along This Route

Between Savannah, GA and Broxton, GA, road signs point toward Florence and Richmond Hill.

Florence

9.4 mi in | ~12m

Richmond Hill

19.2 mi in | ~23m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
GA 144	55.6 mi	1h 24m
Broxton Highway	12.6 mi	22m
Golden Isles Highway West	9.7 mi	12m
I 95	8.8 mi	9m
Douglas Highway	7.7 mi	11m
GA 121	6.7 mi	9m
Hencart Road	6 mi	9m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	5.9 mi	6m

Longest stretch: GA 144 — 55.6 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, GA and Broxton, 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 none / 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

8.8 mi · 9 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Exit 90 Toward GA 144: Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill

Turn right onto GA 144

20 mi · 27 min · GA 144

Turn slight right onto GA 144

0.8 mi · 1 min · GA 144

Turn left onto GA 144

19 mi · 28 min · GA 144

Turn slight left onto GA 144

6.0 mi · 9 min · Hencart Road

At end of road, turn left onto GA 121; GA 169

377 ft · 6 sec · GA 121; GA 169

Continue on GA 121; GA 144; GA 169

6.6 mi · 9 min · GA 121; GA 144; GA 169

Keep slight right at fork

454 ft · 9 sec

Turn straight onto GA 144

15 mi · 27 min · GA 144

At end of road, turn left onto US 1; GA 4; GA 15

162 ft · 2 sec · North Boulevard

Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 15

0.2 mi · 18 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto US 341; GA 27

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Parker Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 341; GA 27

9.7 mi · 12 min · Golden Isles Highway West

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on US 341; GA 27

4.1 mi · 5 min · Baxley Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 341; GA 27

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Jarman Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto GA 19 Connector

0.2 mi · 30 sec · East Coffee Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 221; GA 135

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Tallahassee Street

Continue on US 221; GA 135

7.7 mi · 11 min · Douglas Highway

Turn right onto GA 107

3.7 mi · 6 min · GA 107

Turn left onto GA 268

13 mi · 22 min · Broxton Highway

Continue on GA 268

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ocmulgee Street East

Arrive at destination

Ocmulgee Street West

Trip Plan

For the smoothest experience, plan your departure to account for the full 3-hour and 13-minute duration so you can reach your destination without rushing. Since this is a single-day trip, take advantage of the flexibility by scheduling your one recommended stop around the midway point to refuel and stretch your legs. Keep your $21 fuel budget in mind when planning, and try to fill up before hitting the longer highway stretches to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the route's reliance on GA 144 and the Golden Isles Highway, stay alert for changes in speed limits as you transition between highway segments and local connectors. This straightforward path is best enjoyed by maintaining a steady pace, allowing you to arrive in Broxton refreshed and on schedule.

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 64.9 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 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 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.9 miles or 1h 29m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broxton, 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 129.8 miles and 3h 13m.

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 GA 144 for about 55.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.9 mi from Savannah, GA · 1h 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alma, GA

65 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 64.9 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Broxton, GA

The final approach into Broxton, 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 Broxton, 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

$20.77 one way

$41.55 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$22.63	$45.27
premium	$4.78	$24.42	$48.83
diesel	$5.64	$28.84	$57.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.9	$13.63	$6.23
Efficient EV	32.5	$11.36	$5.19
EV Truck/SUV	51.9	$18.17	$8.31

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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

Night in Savannah on Sunday

Local time

10:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broxton, GA

Night in Broxton on Sunday

Local time

10:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

90°F

Alma, GA

65 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

3 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 13m 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 Broxton, GA covers 129.8 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are GA 144, Broxton Highway, Golden Isles Highway West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 64.9 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 $20.77 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.