Origin
Savannah, GA
Evening in Savannah on Thursday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savannah, GA to Montgomery, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Montgomery, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Savannah, GA to Montgomery, GA covers 11.8 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Whitefield Avenue, Waters Avenue, Abercorn Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on Whitefield Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 11.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Whitefield Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Fahm Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Fahm Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Bay Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Whitaker Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Fahm Street
Turn right onto North Fahm Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Bay Street
Turn left onto West Bay Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Whitaker Street
Turn right onto Whitaker Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
GA 204 / Abercorn Street
Turn right onto GA 204 / Abercorn Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
GA 21 / East Derenne Avenue
Turn left onto GA 21 / East Derenne Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Avenue | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Waters Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Abercorn Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Whitaker Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Derenne Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Bay Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Waters Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 37th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Whitefield Avenue
— 3.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, GA and Montgomery, GA.
1
Start on this road
145 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Fahm Street
72 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Fahm Street
3
Turn left onto West Bay Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Bay Street
4
Turn right onto Whitaker Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitaker Street
5
Turn left onto GA 204
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 37th Street
6
Turn right onto GA 204
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Abercorn Street
7
Turn left onto GA 21
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Derenne Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Waters Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Waters Avenue
9
Continue on Waters Drive
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Waters Drive
10
Continue on Waters Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Waters Avenue
11
Continue on GA 204 SPUR
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitefield Avenue
12
Continue on Whitefield Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Whitefield Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Whitefield Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.85 one way
$3.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Montgomery, GA
Evening in Montgomery on Thursday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 Montgomery, GA covers 11.8 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Whitefield Avenue, Waters Avenue, Abercorn Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 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 $1.85 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 straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Fahm Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Bay Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Whitaker Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Savannah, GA to Montgomery, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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