Origin
Savannah, GA
Morning in Savannah on Monday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savannah, GA to Saint Simon Mills, GA
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
82.2 mi
132 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
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6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savannah, GA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Savannah, GA to Saint Simon Mills, GA covers 82.2 miles and takes about 1h 39m 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, Collins Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.16 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from Savannah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 82.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 Saint Simon Mills, GA is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Saint Simon Mills, 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 |
| Collins Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Augusta Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 21 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 16 West | 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 Saint Simon Mills, 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
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bay Street
4
Turn left onto Collins Street
361 ft
·
7 sec
·
Collins Street
5
Continue on Augusta Avenue
456 ft
·
9 sec
·
Augusta Avenue
6
Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
GA 21 South
7
Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
William F. Lynes Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 16 West: Macon
10
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
397 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
12
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 17, GA 25 Spur: Brunswick, Veterans Memorial, North Golden Isles Parkway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 17, GA 25 Spur: Brunswick, Veterans Memorial, North Golden Isles Parkway
15
Turn left onto Golden Isles Parkway
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Golden Isles Parkway
16
Continue on Glynn Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Glynn Avenue
17
Turn left onto Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
18
Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
F. J. Torras Causeway
19
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
20
Continue on Sea Island Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sea Island Road
21
Turn left onto Hamilton Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Hamilton Road
22
Turn right onto Arthur J. Moore Drive
377 ft
·
17 sec
·
Arthur J. Moore Drive
23
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.1 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 49m 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Simon Mills, 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.
+
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 82.2 miles and 1h 39m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.1 mi from Savannah, GA · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 41.1 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Simon Mills, GA
The final approach into Saint Simon Mills, 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 Saint Simon Mills, 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
$13.16 one way
$26.31 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.33 | $28.67 |
| premium | $4.78 | $15.46 | $30.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.63 | $3.95 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.51 | $5.26 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Saint Simon Mills, GA
Morning in Saint Simon Mills on Monday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
90°F
Alma, GA
41 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
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
1h 39m 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 Saint Simon Mills, GA covers 82.2 miles and takes about 1h 39m 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, Collins Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.1 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 $13.16 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.
The drive from Savannah, GA to Saint Simon Mills, GA is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Saint Simon Mills, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Savannah, GA to Saint Simon Mills, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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