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Savannah, GA
Morning in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Trip from Savannah, GA to Donalsonville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 9m
Distance
289.3 mi
466 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 56m
★
6 AM
6h 9m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 18m
12 PM
6h 15m
3 PM
6h 19m
5 PM
6h 33m
8 PM
6h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savannah, GA
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Donalsonville, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Savannah, GA to Donalsonville, GA covers 289.3 miles and takes about 6h 9m 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 $45.24 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
144.7 miles from Savannah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 9m. Total distance: 289.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 9m drive with frequent turns across 289.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Savannah, GA to Donalsonville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Fahm Street | — | — |
| West Bay Street | — | — |
| Collins Street | — | — |
| Augusta Avenue | — | — |
| GA 21 South | — | — |
| William F | — | — |
| I 16 | — | — |
| I 16 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Fahm Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, GA and Donalsonville, GA.
1
Start on the route
144 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto North Fahm Street
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Fahm Street
3
Turn right onto West Bay Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bay Street
4
Turn left onto Collins Street
361 ft
·
7 sec
·
Collins Street
5
Continue on Augusta Avenue
456 ft
·
9 sec
·
Augusta Avenue
6
Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
GA 21 South
7
Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
William F. Lynes Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 16 West: Macon
10
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
115 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Dexter
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
GA 257: Dexter
12
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
121 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
14
Exit the roundabout
13 mi
·
19 min
15
Continue on Carolina Avenue South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Carolina Avenue South
16
Turn slight right onto Empire-Chester Highway
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Empire-Chester Highway
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastman Cochran Highway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
18
Continue on Golden Isles Highway
456 ft
·
13 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
19
Turn left
8.7 mi
·
11 min
20
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
2 min
21
Take the ramp slight right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
22
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
23
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
25
Turn left onto McCormick Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McCormick Avenue
26
Continue on Vienna Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vienna Highway
27
Turn slight left onto Cordele Highway
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Cordele Highway
28
Continue on Hawkinsville Road
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Hawkinsville Road
29
Turn left onto I-75 South: Valdosta
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-75 South: Valdosta
30
Merge slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
31
Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
32
Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
33
Merge slight left onto Clark Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Clark Avenue
34
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
35
Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Expressway
36
Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
37
Keep slight right to continue on GA 234 West: Albany
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
GA 234 West: Albany
38
Turn straight onto Moultrie Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Moultrie Road
39
Turn straight onto East Oakridge Drive
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Oakridge Drive
40
Turn left onto Newton Road
20 mi
·
28 min
·
Newton Road
41
Continue straight
27 mi
·
37 min
42
Turn left onto South Cuthbert Street
335 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Cuthbert Street
43
Keep slight right to continue on South Cuthbert Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Cuthbert Street
44
Turn right onto West College Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West College Street
45
Turn right onto Crawford Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Crawford Street
46
Turn left
13 mi
·
17 min
47
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 3rd Street
48
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 144.7 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
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 64 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.7 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Donalsonville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Savannah, GA
This is one driving day of about 289.3 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.7 mi from Savannah, GA · 3h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 144.7 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Donalsonville, GA
The final approach into Donalsonville, 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 Donalsonville, 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
$45.24 one way
$90.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $49.47 | $98.93 |
| premium | $4.70 | $53.54 | $107.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.87 | $127.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.8 | 1 | $30.38 | $13.89 |
| Efficient EV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.31 | $11.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.7 | 1 | $40.50 | $18.52 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Destination
Donalsonville, GA
Morning in Donalsonville on Saturday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Ashburn, GA
145 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 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
6h 9m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Donalsonville, GA covers 289.3 miles and takes about 6h 9m 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, Collins Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.7 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 $45.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Savannah, GA to Donalsonville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Savannah, GA to Donalsonville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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