Trip from Savannah, GA to Augusta, GA

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

137.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Savannah, GA to Augusta, GA covers 137.6 miles and takes about 2h 28m 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, I 516 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.46 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

68.8 miles from Savannah, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 137.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Fahm Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Bay Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 516 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
William F	Unavailable	Refreshing
Augusta Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Millhaven Road	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 Augusta, GA.

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Start on the route

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Turn right onto North Fahm Street

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Turn right onto West Bay Street

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Take the ramp slight right toward I 516 West, GA 21 North

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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

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Continue on Augusta Road

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Continue straight

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Turn right onto South Main Street

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Continue on North Main Street

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Turn slight left

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Turn right

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Take the exit slight left

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Turn right onto Millhaven Road

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Continue on Milhaven Road

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Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road

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Continue on Millhaven Road

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Continue on Main Street

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At the end of the road, turn right

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Turn slight right

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Continue on Old Savannah Road

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Turn right onto Gordon Highway

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Turn left onto Old Savannah Road

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Turn slight left onto 12th Street

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Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard

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Turn left onto 11th Street

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Turn left onto Walton Way

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 68.8 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68.8 miles or 1h 14m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, 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.

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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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Savannah, GA

This is one driving day of about 137.6 miles and 2h 28m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

West Columbia, SC

69 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Augusta, 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 Augusta, GA.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.8 mi from Savannah, GA

Mauldin, SC

Fuel and coffee

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

West Columbia, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.8 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.96	$21.46	$42.92
midgrade	$4.43	$23.99	$47.99
premium	$4.78	$25.88	$51.77
diesel	$5.62	$30.47	$60.93

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 48.1 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Savannah, GA

Late night in Savannah on Saturday

Local time

3:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Augusta, GA

Late night in Augusta on Saturday

Local time

3:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof 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

1 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

2h 28m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Savannah, GA to Augusta, GA covers 137.6 miles and takes about 2h 28m 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, I 516 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 68.8 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 $21.46 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.