This 266.8-mile journey from Savannah to Hogansville, Georgia, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 5 hours and 8 minutes to complete. You'll be spending about 92% of your time on highways, making it a focused drive. With a projected fuel cost of around $42, this route offers a straightforward way to traverse the state. The drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, ideal for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Since it's a manageable distance, you can comfortably complete it in one day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and stop planning. You'll be staying within the Southeast region for the entirety of this trip.
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
133.4 miles from Savannah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 8m. Total distance: 266.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 266.8-mile trip, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways like Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I-75. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 162.1 miles on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, meaning you can settle in for a significant period. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of GA 16 suggests a potential shift in scenery or road type as you approach your destination. This drive offers a consistent pace for much of its duration, punctuated by transitions between different highway systems.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 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 162.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 24 significant decision points across 266.8 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 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 166.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
166.1 mi into trip|~3h in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
8
206.2 mi into trip|~3h 44m in
Take the exit toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson
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.
Exit 205
Toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson
8
206.6 mi into trip|~3h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georg...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Savannah, GA and Hogansville, GA, road signs point toward Jackson, University Of Georgia Griffin Campus and Griffin Regional Welcome Center.
Jackson
206.2 mi in|~3h 44m
University Of Georgia Griffin Campus
206.6 mi in|~3h 45m
Griffin Regional Welcome Center
206.6 mi in|~3h 45m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162.1 mi
2h 54m
I 75
39.6 mi
42m
GA 16
19.4 mi
25m
West Taylor Street
13.4 mi
20m
I 85
12.3 mi
13m
State Route 16 East
6.8 mi
9m
East Main Street
2.8 mi
5m
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
2.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 162.1 mi, about 2h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, GA and Hogansville, 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, SavannahUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 16 West: MaconUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: AtlantaUse the straight / left lanes.
13
Merge onto I 75
40 mi·42 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 205Toward GA 16: Griffin, JacksonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
104 ft·4 sec
Toward GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome CenterUse the left lane.
16
Turn left onto GA 16
0.3 mi·28 sec·GA 16
17
Continue on GA 16
6.7 mi·7 min·GA 16
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 16
2.4 mi·3 min·Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on GA 16
1.0 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
20
Continue on GA 16
0.5 mi·1 min·East Taylor Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 19 Business; US 41 Business; GA 16
13 mi·20 min·West Taylor Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
142 ft·4 sec·Newnan Road
23
Continue on GA 16
0.4 mi·38 sec·Newnan Road
24
Continue on GA 16
6.8 mi·9 min·State Route 16 East
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
103 ft·1 sec·GA 16
26
Continue on GA 16
3.8 mi·5 min·GA 16
27
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
47 ft·1 sec·GA 16
28
Continue on GA 16
8.6 mi·11 min·GA 16
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn left onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14
0.4 mi·36 sec·South US 29
30
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 85 South: Montgomery
31
Merge onto I 85
12 mi·13 min·I 85
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 28Toward GA 54, GA 100: Luthersville, Hogansville
33
Keep slight right at fork
116 ft·2 sec
Exit 28Toward GA 54 West, GA 100 North: Hogansville
34
Turn straight onto GA 54; GA 100
2.8 mi·5 min·East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
35
Arrive at destination
GA 54
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour, 8-minute duration, starting your drive from Savannah in the morning is recommended to make the most of daylight. You'll have one planned stop, but consider adding brief breaks as needed, especially during the 162.1-mile stretch on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as highway stretches can sometimes have fewer services. The relatively short drive time means you have flexibility, but planning your fuel stops around the I-75 segment is a good idea for convenience. Ensure you have your preferred navigation set to account for the transition onto GA 16.
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 133.4 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 162.1 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 59 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.4 miles or 2h 25m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hogansville, 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 266.8 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 162.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.4 mi from Savannah, GA
· 2h 25m into the drive
The midpoint is around 133.4 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hogansville, GA
The final approach into Hogansville, 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 Hogansville, 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 165.6
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.72 one way
$83.44 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$45.62
$91.24
premium
$4.70
$49.38
$98.76
diesel
$5.61
$58.91
$117.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80
0
$28.01
$12.81
Efficient EV
66.7
0
$23.35
$10.67
EV Truck/SUV
106.7
1
$37.35
$17.08
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Savannah, GA
Late night
in Savannah on Friday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hogansville, GA
Late night
in Hogansville on Friday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
133 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
8 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 8m 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 Hogansville, GA covers 266.8 miles and takes about 5h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 75, GA 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.4 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 $41.72 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 demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 266.8 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 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 166.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Savannah, GA and Hogansville, GA, road signs point toward Jackson, University Of Georgia Griffin Campus and Griffin Regional Welcome Center.
