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Trip from Savannah, GA to Valdosta, GA

Drive Time

3h 56m

Distance

184.9 mi

298 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 44m ★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Savannah, GA, GA

Savannah, GA

Dominik Gryzbon

Downtown Valdosta, GA, GA

Valdosta, GA

Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from Savannah, GA to Valdosta, GA covers 184.9 miles and takes about 3h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 84, I 95, US 82 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.2 miles on US 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.59 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

92.4 miles from Savannah, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 56m highway drive covering 184.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 84 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.2 miles on US 84.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

214 ft 13 ft

Total Climb

252 ft

Total Descent

60 ft

Highest Point

214 ft

~184.9 mi in

Elevation Range

201 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 184.9 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 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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
7
9.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC

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. Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
7
66.4 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GA 99: GA 99

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward GA 99: GA 99
7
184.8 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in | US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street

Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Savannah, GA to Valdosta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Florence along the way.

Florence

9.4 mi in | ~12m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 58.2 mi 1h 18m
I 95 55.6 mi 59m
US 82 39.8 mi 52m
GA 99 9.2 mi 12m
Grants Ferry Road 6.2 mi 8m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 5.9 mi 6m
West Bay Street 1.8 mi 2m
Main Street 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 58.2 mi, about 1h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, GA and Valdosta, 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

5.9 mi · 6 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

395 ft · 5 sec
Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
13

Merge onto I 95

56 mi · 59 min · I 95
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Exit 42 Toward GA 99
15

Keep slight left at fork

212 ft · 5 sec
Toward GA 99: GA 99 Use the left lane.
16

Enter roundabout onto GA 99

18 ft · 0 sec · GA 99
17

Continue on GA 99

2.4 mi · 3 min · GA 99
18

Enter roundabout onto GA 99

94 ft · 1 sec · Grants Ferry Road
19

Continue on GA 99

6.2 mi · 8 min · Grants Ferry Road
Use the straight lane.
20

Turn slight left onto GA 99

6.9 mi · 9 min · GA 99
Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Turn right onto US 82; GA 520

11 mi · 15 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.8 mi · 5 min · US 82; GA 520
23

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.6 mi · 7 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
24

Continue on US 82; GA 520

19 mi · 24 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Turn right onto US 1 Business

1.2 mi · 1 min · Memorial Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Turn left onto Screven Avenue

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Screven Avenue
27

Turn right onto Jenkins Street

502 ft · 10 sec · Jenkins Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Continue on US 84; GA 38

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Francis Street
29

Turn left onto South Nicholls Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · South Nicholls Street
30

Continue on Glenmore Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Glenmore Avenue
31

Continue on Wadley Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Wadley Road
32

Turn left onto US 84; GA 38

18 mi · 23 min · US 84; GA 38
Use the straight / left lanes.
33

Enter roundabout onto Main Street

178 ft · 4 sec · Main Street
34

Continue on Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
35

Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38

208 ft · 5 sec · US 84; GA 38
36

Continue on US 84; GA 38

3.3 mi · 4 min · US 84; GA 38
37

Continue on US 84; GA 38

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 84; GA 38
38

Continue on US 84; GA 38

22 mi · 30 min · US 84; GA 38
39

Continue on US 84; GA 38

0.1 mi · 12 sec · US 84; GA 38
40

Continue on US 84; GA 38

9.7 mi · 11 min · US 84; GA 38
41

Continue on US 84; US 221; GA 38

3.2 mi · 5 min · US 84; US 221; GA 38
Use the left / straight lanes.
42

Turn right onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business

0.1 mi · 28 sec · North Ashley Street
43

Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business

511 ft · 25 sec · East Magnolia Street
44

Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business

358 ft · 14 sec · North Patterson Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
45

Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive

42 ft · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
46

Arrive at destination

J.L. Lomax Drive

Trip Plan

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 92.4 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.2 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 92.4 miles or 1h 50m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Valdosta, 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 184.9 miles and 3h 56m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 58.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92.4 mi from Savannah, GA · 1h 50m into the drive

Downtown Jacksonville, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jacksonville, FL

92 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

Jacksonville, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jacksonville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.4 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Valdosta, GA

The final approach into Valdosta, 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 Valdosta, 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

$29.59 one way

$59.18 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $32.24 $64.48
premium $4.78 $34.78 $69.56
diesel $5.64 $41.08 $82.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.5 0 $19.41 $8.88
Efficient EV 46.2 0 $16.18 $7.40
EV Truck/SUV 74 0 $25.89 $11.83

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Savannah, GA

Evening in Savannah on Sunday

Local time

8:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Sunny

SE 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 1:47PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Valdosta, GA

Evening in Valdosta on Sunday

Local time

8:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

ENE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 1:47PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 56m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Valdosta, GA covers 184.9 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, I 95, US 82. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.4 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 $29.59 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 184.9 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 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Savannah, GA to Valdosta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Florence along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 13 ft to 214 ft elevation with about 252 ft of total climbing.

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