Origin
Savannah, GA
Evening in Savannah on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savannah, GA to Cuthbert, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 25m
Distance
254 mi
409 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 13m
★
6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 53m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 33m
3 PM
5h 37m
5 PM
5h 51m
8 PM
5h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savannah, GA
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Cuthbert, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Savannah, GA to Cuthbert, GA covers 254 miles and takes about 5h 25m 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 $39.72 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
127 miles from Savannah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 25m drive with frequent turns across 254 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 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 25m 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 Cuthbert, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Fahm Street | — | — |
| West Bay Street | — | — |
| Collins Street | — | — |
| Augusta Avenue | — | — |
| GA 21 South | — | — |
| William F | — | — |
| I 16 | — | — |
| I 16 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Fahm Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, GA and Cuthbert, 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
115 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Dexter
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
GA 257: Dexter
12
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
121 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
14
Exit the roundabout
13 mi
·
19 min
15
Continue on Carolina Avenue South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Carolina Avenue South
16
Turn slight right onto Empire-Chester Highway
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Empire-Chester Highway
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastman Cochran Highway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
18
Continue on Golden Isles Highway
456 ft
·
13 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
19
Turn left
8.7 mi
·
11 min
20
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
2 min
21
Take the ramp slight right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
22
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
23
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
25
Turn left onto McCormick Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McCormick Avenue
26
Continue on Vienna Highway
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Vienna Highway
27
Continue on East Union Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Union Street
28
Turn left
23 mi
·
30 min
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vienna Road
131 ft
·
5 sec
·
Vienna Road
30
Exit the roundabout onto Vienna Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Vienna Road
31
Take the ramp straight
2.2 mi
·
5 min
32
Merge slight right onto South Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Martin Luther King Boulevard
33
Turn right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
34
Turn left
18 mi
·
24 min
35
At the end of the road, turn left onto Plains Highway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Plains Highway
36
Merge left onto Columbus Highway
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Columbus Highway
37
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
38
Continue on Roundtree Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Roundtree Drive
39
Continue on Vine Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Vine Street Northwest
40
Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Rountree Drive Southwest
41
Turn right onto Graves Station Road Southwest
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Graves Station Road Southwest
42
Continue on Graves Highway
10.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Graves Highway
43
Continue straight
10.0 mi
·
14 min
44
At the end of the road, turn right onto Peachtree Street
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
Peachtree Street
45
Turn slight left onto Pearl Street
243 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pearl Street
46
Turn slight left onto Plum Street
236 ft
·
6 sec
·
Plum Street
47
Turn slight left onto West Dawson Street
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Dawson Street
48
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 127 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 2h 42m 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 56 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127 miles or 2h 42m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cuthbert, 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 254 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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 127 mi from Savannah, GA · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 127 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cuthbert, GA
The final approach into Cuthbert, 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 Cuthbert, 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
$39.72 one way
$79.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $43.43 | $86.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $47.01 | $94.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.08 | $112.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.2 | 0 | $26.67 | $12.19 |
| Efficient EV | 63.5 | 0 | $22.22 | $10.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.6 | 1 | $35.56 | $16.26 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Cuthbert, GA
Evening in Cuthbert on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
5 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
5h 25m 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 Cuthbert, GA covers 254 miles and takes about 5h 25m 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 127 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 $39.72 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 25m 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 Cuthbert, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Savannah, GA to Cuthbert, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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