Origin
Savannah, GA
Morning in Savannah on Friday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savannah, GA to Springfield, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Springfield, GA
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Trip Overview
Savannah, GA to Springfield, GA is 26 miles and takes about 36m via Augusta Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal if you're looking for a quick transfer or an easy day trip. You'll likely experience a mixed drive, so expect some variation in your surroundings and road conditions. Given its brevity, this route is perfectly suited for a same-day excursion, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 37% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on Augusta Road, GA 21, and West Bay Street. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 12.6 miles on Augusta Road. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you move between these different road types, transitioning from potentially faster-paced highway sections to more local road conditions. This variety means you won't be stuck in one monotonous driving pattern for the entire 36 minutes.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Augusta Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 36m drive. You will face about 7 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 1.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Bay Street
Turn right onto West Bay Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 516 West, GA 21 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 516 West, GA 21 North
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 516; GA 21; GA 25 / William F. Lynes Parkway
Merge onto I 516; GA 21; GA 25 / William F. Lynes Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
26 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Gum Street
Turn left onto Gum Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Road | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| GA 21 | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| West Bay Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Laurel Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| William F. Lynes Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Madison Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gum Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Fahm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Augusta Road
— 12.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, GA and Springfield, 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
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bay Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 516 West, GA 21 North
5
Merge onto I 516; GA 21; GA 25
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
William F. Lynes Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on GA 21
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
GA 21; I 3 FUT
8
Turn right onto South Laurel Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Laurel Street
9
Turn right onto East Madison Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Madison Street
10
Turn left onto Gum Street
136 ft
·
10 sec
·
Gum Street
11
Arrive at destination
Gum Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Springfield, GA
Morning in Springfield on Friday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
6 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
36m 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 Springfield, GA covers 26 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Augusta Road, GA 21, West Bay Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 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 $4.07 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 36m drive. You will face about 7 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 1.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Savannah, GA to Springfield, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Pulaski National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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