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Trip from Savannah, GA to Glennville, GA

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

58.8 mi

95 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

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

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Downtown Savannah, GA, GA

Savannah, GA

Dominik Gryzbon

Downtown Glennville, GA, GA

Glennville, GA

Josh Withers

Trip Overview

The drive from Savannah, GA to Glennville, GA covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on GA 144, I 95, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.5 miles on GA 144. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

29.4 miles from Savannah, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 58.8 miles, with most of the trip on GA 144 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.5 miles on GA 144.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 39.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 144 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 13 significant decision points across 58.8 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 13 key points

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

6
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.
7
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
8
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
7
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
6
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 Glennville, 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 39.5 mi 56m
I 95 8.8 mi 9m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 5.9 mi 6m
West Bay Street 1.8 mi 2m
William F. Lynes Parkway 0.8 mi 1m
US 80 0.2 mi <1m
Augusta Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Collins Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: GA 144 — 39.5 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

145 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto North Fahm Street

72 ft · 6 sec · North Fahm Street
3

Turn right onto West Bay Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Bay Street
4

Turn left onto US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26

360 ft · 7 sec · Collins Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Continue on US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26

455 ft · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue
6

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
7

Merge onto I 516; US 80; GA 21; GA 25; GA 26

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

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 16 West: Macon Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 16

5.9 mi · 6 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

395 ft · 5 sec
Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
13

Merge onto I 95

8.8 mi · 9 min · I 95
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Exit 90 Toward GA 144: Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill
15

Turn right onto GA 144

20 mi · 27 min · GA 144
16

Turn slight right onto GA 144

0.8 mi · 1 min · GA 144
17

Turn left onto GA 144

19 mi · 27 min · GA 144
18

Arrive at destination

GA 144

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.4 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.5 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 58.8 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.4 miles or 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glennville, 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 58.8 miles and 1h 20m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on GA 144 for about 39.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.4 mi from Savannah, GA · 38m into the drive

Downtown Alma, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alma, GA

29 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 58.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alma, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Glennville, GA

The final approach into Glennville, 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 Glennville, GA.

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 Pulaski National Monument

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.41 one way

$18.82 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $10.25 $20.51
premium $4.78 $11.06 $22.12
diesel $5.64 $13.06 $26.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Enson Market - Tesla Supercharger

Savannah, GA

Tesla

12 DCFC

TA, US-17, Richmond Hill, GA

Richmond Hill, GA

BP_PULSE

12 DCFC

Enmarket - Tesla Supercharger

Pooler, GA

Tesla

11 DCFC

Dairy Queen - Tesla Supercharger

Pooler, GA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Parker's Kitchen - Tesla Supercharger

Pooler, GA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Port Fuel Center

Port Wentworth, GA

Non-Networked

7 DCFC

Enmarket - Tesla Supercharger

Richmond Hill, GA

Tesla

7 DCFC

Pooler, GA

Pooler, GA

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 9 Tesla: 5 ENVIROSPARK: 2 RED_E: 2 Non-Networked: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 Electrify America: 1 BP_PULSE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.17 $2.82
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.15 $2.35
EV Truck/SUV 23.5 0 $8.23 $3.76

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Evening in Savannah on Sunday

Local time

8:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glennville, GA

Evening in Glennville on Sunday

Local time

8:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

90°F

Alma, GA

29 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

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

1h 20m 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 Glennville, GA covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 144, I 95, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 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 $9.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 58.8 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.
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.
Between Savannah, GA and Glennville, GA, road signs point toward Florence and Richmond Hill.

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