Origin
Savannah, GA
Afternoon in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savannah, GA to Fayetteville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 26m
Distance
237 mi
381 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 14m
★
6 AM
4h 27m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 19m
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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Fayetteville, GA
Joshua Brown
Trip Overview
The drive from Savannah, GA to Fayetteville, GA covers 237 miles and takes about 4h 26m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.06 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
118.5 miles from Savannah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
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 Fayetteville, 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
162 mi
·
2 hr 54 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
11
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 75 North: Atlanta
13
Merge slight left
53 mi
·
56 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward GA 20, GA 81: McDonough, Hampton
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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GA 20, GA 81: McDonough, Hampton
15
Keep slight left to continue on GA 20 West, GA 81 West: Hampton, Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree, Atlanta Speedway
131 ft
·
8 sec
·
GA 20 West, GA 81 West: Hampton, Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree, Atlanta Speedway
16
Turn left onto Hampton Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Hampton Road
17
Turn right onto McDonough-Lovejoy Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
McDonough-Lovejoy Road
18
Continue on McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
19
Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
McDonough-Lovejoy Road
20
Continue on McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
21
Turn right onto Old Hwy 3
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Hwy 3
22
Continue on Hastings Bridge Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hastings Bridge Road
23
Continue on McDonough Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
McDonough Road
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lanier Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lanier Avenue
25
Turn right onto Glynn Street North
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Glynn Street North
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118.5 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 2h 13m 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 52 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.5 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, 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.
+
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 237 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.5 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.06 one way
$74.12 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $40.52 | $81.05 |
| premium | $4.70 | $43.86 | $87.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.33 | $104.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.88 | $11.38 |
| Efficient EV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.74 | $9.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.8 | 1 | $33.18 | $15.17 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Fayetteville, GA
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
4h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
237 mi in 4h 26m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Fahm Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
This is a straightforward 4h 26m 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 Fayetteville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 237 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Savannah, GA to Fayetteville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Fayetteville, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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