Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
154.4 mi
248 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
The drive from Savannah, GA to Abbeville, GA covers 154.4 miles and takes about 3h 11m 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 $24.08 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
77.2 miles from Savannah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 11m drive with frequent turns across 154.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Savannah, GA to Abbeville, GA is easy. At 3h 11m 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 Abbeville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, GA and Abbeville, GA.
Start on the route
Turn right onto North Fahm Street
Turn right onto West Bay Street
Turn left onto Collins Street
Continue on Augusta Avenue
Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South
Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton
Turn left
Turn right onto Metter Road
Continue on Eastman Road
Continue on 5th Avenue
Turn left onto Oak Street
Turn right onto Griffin Avenue
Continue on Rhine Highway
Turn right onto Abbeville Highway
Turn right onto Rhine-Abbeville Highway
Continue on East Main Street
Turn left onto South Broad Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.2 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbeville, GA than in the middle of the route.
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 154.4 miles and 3h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.2 mi from Savannah, GA · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 77.2 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Abbeville, 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 Abbeville, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$24.08 one way
$48.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $26.92 | $53.85 |
| premium | $4.78 | $29.04 | $58.09 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $34.19 | $68.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
| Efficient EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.51 | $6.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.62 | $9.88 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Abbeville on Saturday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Lake City, FL
77 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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