Drive Time
5h 47m
Distance
265.9 mi
428 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
The drive from Savannah, GA to Bainbridge, GA covers 265.9 miles and takes about 5h 47m 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 $42.55 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
133 miles from Savannah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 47m drive with frequent turns across 265.9 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 47m 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 Bainbridge, 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 Bainbridge, 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 I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
Keep slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward GA 99
Keep slight left to continue on GA 99: GA 99
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grants Ferry Road
Exit the roundabout onto Grants Ferry Road
Turn slight left
Turn right
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
Turn left onto Screven Avenue
Turn right onto Jenkins Street
Continue on Francis Street
Turn left onto South Nicholls Street
Continue on Glenmore Avenue
Continue on Wadley Road
Turn left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Continue straight
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Continue on Smith Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Madison Street
Continue on North Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on North Boulevard
Continue on Cairo Road
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn right onto East Shotwell 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133 miles or 2h 53m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bainbridge, 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 265.9 miles and 5h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133 mi from Savannah, GA · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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.
The final approach into Bainbridge, 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 Bainbridge, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$42.55 one way
$85.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $46.37 | $92.73 |
| premium | $4.78 | $50.02 | $100.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.07 | $118.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.92 | $12.76 |
| Efficient EV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.27 | $10.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.4 | 1 | $37.23 | $17.02 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
3:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Bainbridge on Saturday
Local time
3:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
90°F
Alma, GA
133 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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