Origin
Savannah, GA
Afternoon in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 9m
Distance
289.3 mi
466 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Donalsonville, GA
Dmitry Daltonik
The drive from Savannah, GA to Donalsonville, GA covers 289.3 miles and takes about 6h 9m 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, Georgia-Florida Parkway, GA 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 114.5 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.24 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
144.7 miles from Savannah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 114.5 mi | 2h 3m |
| Georgia-Florida Parkway | 35.1 mi | 43m |
| GA 91 | 27.3 mi | 37m |
| GA 257 | 22.5 mi | 32m |
| Newton Road | 20.1 mi | 28m |
| Hawkinsville Road | 15.7 mi | 21m |
| GA 45 | 12.5 mi | 17m |
| Cordele Highway | 9.4 mi | 12m |
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, GA and Donalsonville, GA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto North Fahm Street
Turn right onto West Bay Street
Turn left onto US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26
Continue on US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26
Take the ramp onto US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26
Merge onto I 516; US 80; GA 21; GA 25; GA 26
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 16
Take the exit
Turn left onto GA 257
Enter roundabout onto GA 257
Continue on GA 257
Continue on Carolina Avenue South
Turn slight right onto GA 257
At end of road, turn right onto US 23; GA 87; GA 257
Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257
Turn left onto GA 257
Continue on US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
Take the ramp onto US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
At end of road, turn right onto US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
Turn left onto GA 27; GA 257
Continue on GA 27; GA 257
Turn slight left onto GA 257
Continue on GA 257
Turn left
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Turn right onto GA 300
Merge onto US 82; GA 300; GA 520
Take the exit onto GA 300
Merge onto US 19; GA 3; GA 133; GA 300
Take the exit onto GA 133
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto GA 234
Turn straight onto GA 234
Turn left onto GA 91
Continue on GA 91
Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 45; GA 91
Turn right onto GA 45; GA 91
Turn right onto US 27; GA 1; GA 45; GA 91
Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 64 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.7 miles or 2h 48m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Donalsonville, GA than in the middle of the route.
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 289.3 miles and 6h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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.
A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 144.7 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 185 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 16 West: Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I-75 South: Valdosta
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$45.24 one way
$90.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $49.47 | $98.93 |
| premium | $4.70 | $53.54 | $107.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.87 | $127.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.8 | 1 | $30.38 | $13.89 |
| Efficient EV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.31 | $11.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.7 | 1 | $40.50 | $18.52 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Donalsonville on Saturday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
54°F
Ashburn, GA
145 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Monument
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
This is a 6h 9m highway drive covering 289.3 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Georgia-Florida Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 114.5 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Georgia-Florida Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 289.3 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 153.1 miles (US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Savannah, GA and Donalsonville, GA, road signs point toward Albany, Moultrie and Marine Corps Logistics Base.
Albany
Moultrie
Marine Corps Logistics Base
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 9m. Total distance: 289.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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