Drive Time
5h 39m
Distance
296.7 mi
478 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
The drive from Savannah, GA to Aragon, GA covers 296.7 miles and takes about 5h 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 $46.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
148.4 miles from Savannah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 39m drive with frequent turns across 296.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Savannah, GA to Aragon, 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 Aragon, 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
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham
Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
Keep slight right
Merge slight left onto Thornton Road
Continue on C H James Parkway
Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
Continue on Rockmart Highway
Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway
Turn right
Turn right onto Oak 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.4 miles or 2h 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 4h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aragon, 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 296.7 miles and 5h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.4 mi from Savannah, GA · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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 148.4 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Aragon, 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 Aragon, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$46.27 one way
$92.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $51.74 | $103.47 |
| premium | $4.78 | $55.81 | $111.62 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $65.69 | $131.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89 | 1 | $31.15 | $14.24 |
| Efficient EV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.96 | $11.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.7 | 1 | $41.54 | $18.99 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Aragon on Saturday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
87°F
Centre, AL
148 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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