Origin
Savannah, GA
Afternoon in Savannah on Monday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savannah, GA to Grovetown, GA
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
129 mi
208 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
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6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savannah, GA
Dominik Gryzbon
Grovetown, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Savannah, GA to Grovetown, GA covers 129 miles and takes about 2h 48m 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, I 516 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.65 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.5 miles from Savannah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 129 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Savannah, GA to Grovetown, GA is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Savannah, GA to Grovetown, 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 |
| I 516 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Augusta Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Millhaven Road | 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 Grovetown, 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
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bay Street
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 516 West, GA 21 North
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 516 West, GA 21 North
5
Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
William F. Lynes Parkway
6
Continue on Augusta Road
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Augusta Road
7
Continue straight
42 mi
·
48 min
8
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
9
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn slight left
299 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn right
4.5 mi
·
5 min
12
Take the exit slight left
5.4 mi
·
7 min
13
Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Millhaven Road
14
Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Milhaven Road
15
Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Girard Millhaven Road
16
Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Millhaven Road
17
Continue on Main Street
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Main Street
18
At the end of the road, turn right
14 mi
·
19 min
19
Take the ramp sharp left toward Mike Padgett Highway
203 ft
·
7 sec
·
Mike Padgett Highway
20
Take the ramp slight right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
21
Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bobby Jones Expressway
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 78 East, US 278 East, GA 10 East
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 78 East, US 278 East, GA 10 East
23
Keep slight left
112 ft
·
7 sec
24
Turn left
135 ft
·
5 sec
25
Merge slight right onto Gordon Highway
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Gordon Highway
26
Turn slight right
200 ft
·
7 sec
27
Turn slight right onto Robinson Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Robinson Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.5 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 1h 24m 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.5 miles or 1h 24m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grovetown, 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 129 miles and 2h 48m.
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 64.5 mi from Savannah, GA · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.5 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grovetown, GA
The final approach into Grovetown, 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 Grovetown, 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
$20.65 one way
$41.29 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $22.49 | $44.99 |
| premium | $4.78 | $24.27 | $48.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.66 | $57.32 |
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: 45.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.54 | $6.19 |
| Efficient EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.29 | $5.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.06 | $8.26 |
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.
Destination
Grovetown, GA
Afternoon in Grovetown on Monday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
2 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
2h 48m 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 Grovetown, GA covers 129 miles and takes about 2h 48m 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, I 516 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.5 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 $20.65 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Savannah, GA to Grovetown, GA is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Savannah, GA to Grovetown, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Savannah, GA to Grovetown, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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