Origin
Savannah, GA
Evening in Savannah on Friday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savannah, GA to Monroe, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
233.2 mi
375 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 38m
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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Monroe, GA
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Trip Overview
This 233.2-mile journey from Savannah, GA, to Monroe, GA, is a manageable one-day road trip, estimated to take about 4 hours and 45 minutes. You'll primarily travel on major roads like Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 441, with 77% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $36, making it an economical option. This route focuses on efficient travel, perfect for getting you from the Southeast coast to inland Georgia without too much fuss. Given the duration, it's well-suited for a single day's drive, allowing for a prompt arrival at your destination.
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
116.6 miles from Savannah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 233.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 233.2-mile route. With 77% of the journey on highways, you'll experience stretches of consistent speed and efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 109.5 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, offering a significant period of uninterrupted driving. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of roads like Purple Heart Highway suggests a potential for varied scenery and perhaps a slight shift in road character as you progress. Overall, it's a route designed for covering distance effectively.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 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. 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 233.2 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 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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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
8
204.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 20 West: Atlanta
7
217.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 20m in
Take the exit toward US 278: Stanton Springs Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 101
Toward US 278: Stanton Springs Parkway
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 Monroe, 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 | 56.9 mi | 1h 11m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 13 mi | 13m |
| Madison Road | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| US 129 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| North Cherokee Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| North Columbia Street | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| James Marshall Bypass | 4.5 mi | 6m |
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 Monroe, 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
44 mi
·
55 min
·
US 441; GA 29
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto US 441; GA 24
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
North Columbia Street
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on US 441; GA 24
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 441; GA 24
20
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
James Marshall Bypass
21
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Madison Road
22
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Highway
23
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Madison Road Highway
24
Continue on US 129; US 441; 24
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Road
25
Continue on US 129; US 441; 24
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Highway
26
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 129; US 441; GA 24
27
Continue on US 129; US 441; 24
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Eatonton Road
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 20 West: Atlanta
Use the left lane.
29
Continue on I 20
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 101
Toward US 278: Stanton Springs Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn right onto US 278; GA 12
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 278; GA 12
Use the left lane.
32
Turn left onto East Hightower Trail
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Hightower Trail
Use the left lane.
33
Turn right onto GA 11
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Social Circle Parkway
34
Continue on GA 11
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Social Circle Bypass
35
Continue on GA 11
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
North Cherokee Road
36
Enter roundabout onto GA 11
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
GA 11
37
Continue on GA 11
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
GA 11
Use the straight lane.
38
Arrive at destination
GA 11
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 45-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Savannah to avoid potential traffic and maximize your daylight hours. With a fuel cost estimated at $36, it’s wise to fill up before you leave Savannah. While there's only one recommended stop, plan for a brief break around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 109.5 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, to ensure you have ample gas before reaching Monroe.
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 116.6 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 2h 9m 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 51 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.6 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monroe, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 233.2 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 116.6 mi from Savannah, GA · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.6 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.5 miles.
Arriving in Monroe, GA
The final approach into Monroe, 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 Monroe, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.47 one way
$72.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $39.87 | $79.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $43.16 | $86.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.49 | $102.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70 | 0 | $24.49 | $11.19 |
| Efficient EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.40 | $9.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.3 | 1 | $32.65 | $14.92 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Destination
Monroe, GA
Evening in Monroe on Friday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
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
4h 45m 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 Monroe, GA covers 233.2 miles and takes about 4h 45m 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, Purple Heart Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.6 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 $36.47 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 19 significant decision points across 233.2 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.
On the drive from Savannah, GA to Monroe, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Dublin along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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