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Trip from Savannah, GA to Hardwick, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

162.5 mi

262 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 58m ★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m

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

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city in and county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, United States

Savannah, GA

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Hardwick, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Savannah, GA to Hardwick, GA covers 162.5 miles and takes about 3h 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, US 441, South Jefferson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109.5 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.41 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

81.2 miles from Savannah, GA

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 162.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 9m highway drive covering 162.5 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 441. The longest continuous stretch is about 109.5 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 109.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 441. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Fahm Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 162.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Fahm Street): Navigation decision point; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Fahm Street

Turn right onto North Fahm Street

Navigation decision point

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
6
113 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward GA 19: Dublin, East Dublin

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

Exit 54 Toward GA 19: Dublin, East Dublin

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Savannah, GA to Hardwick, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Dublin along the way.

Dublin

113 mi in | ~2h 3m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 109.5 mi 1h 58m
US 441 38.8 mi 47m
South Jefferson Street 3.7 mi 6m
Irwinton Road 3.1 mi 4m
Glenwood Avenue 2 mi 3m
West Bay Street 1.8 mi 2m
Martin Luther King Jr Drive 1.3 mi 1m
William F. Lynes Parkway 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 109.5 mi, about 1h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, GA and Hardwick, 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

110 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 54 Toward GA 19: Dublin, East Dublin
12

Turn right onto GA 19

1.3 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
13

Continue on GA 19

2.0 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue
14

Continue on GA 19

3.7 mi · 6 min · South Jefferson Street
15

Continue on US 441; GA 29

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 441; GA 29
16

Turn straight onto US 441; GA 29

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 441; GA 29
17

Turn right onto US 441; GA 29

37 mi · 45 min · US 441; GA 29
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn right onto US 441 Business; GA 243

3.1 mi · 4 min · Irwinton Road
Use the right lane.
19

Continue on US 441 Business; GA 29 Business

0.3 mi · 35 sec · South Wayne Street
Use the straight lane.
20

Turn right onto Vinson Highway

87 ft · 1 sec · Vinson Highway
21

Arrive at destination

Vinson Highway

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 81.2 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.5 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 36 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 81.2 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hardwick, 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 162.5 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 109.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 81.2 mi from Savannah, GA · 1h 29m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dublin, GA

81 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

Statesboro, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Soperton, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.2 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.5 miles.

Arriving in Hardwick, GA

The final approach into Hardwick, 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 Hardwick, GA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 145.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.41 one way

$50.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $27.78 $55.57
premium $4.70 $30.08 $60.15
diesel $5.61 $35.88 $71.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.8 0 $17.06 $7.80
Efficient EV 40.6 0 $14.22 $6.50
EV Truck/SUV 65 0 $22.75 $10.40

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Savannah, GA

Evening in Savannah on Thursday

Local time

6:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hardwick, GA

Evening in Hardwick on Thursday

Local time

6:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Dublin, GA

81 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

7 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 9m 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 Hardwick, GA covers 162.5 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, US 441, South Jefferson Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.2 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 $25.41 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 162.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Fahm Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
On the drive from Savannah, GA to Hardwick, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Dublin along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Pulaski National Monument and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.

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