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Trip from Savannah, GA to Locust Grove, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

214.4 mi

345 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 42m ★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, United States

Savannah, GA

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city in Henry County, Georgia, USA

Locust Grove, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Savannah, GA to Locust Grove, GA covers 214.4 miles and takes about 3h 54m 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 $33.53 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

107.2 miles from Savannah, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 214.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 54m drive with frequent turns across 214.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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.

This is a straightforward 3h 54m 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 Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove, 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

46 mi · 49 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson
15

Keep slight right to continue on Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services

272 ft · 7 sec · Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services
16

Turn straight onto Bill Gardner Parkway

292 ft · 7 sec · Bill Gardner Parkway
17

Keep slight left to continue on Bill Gardner Parkway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway
18

Turn slight right

240 ft · 9 sec
19

Turn straight

0.6 mi · 1 min
20

Turn left onto North Jackson Street

92 ft · 4 sec · North Jackson Street
21

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 107.2 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 1h 57m 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 47 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.2 miles or 1h 57m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Locust Grove, 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 214.4 miles and 3h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 107.2 mi from Savannah, GA · 1h 57m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dublin, GA

107 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

Statesboro, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dublin, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.2 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Locust Grove, GA

The final approach into Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove, 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

$33.53 one way

$67.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $36.66 $73.32
premium $4.70 $39.68 $79.36
diesel $5.61 $47.34 $94.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.3 0 $22.51 $10.29
Efficient EV 53.6 0 $18.76 $8.58
EV Truck/SUV 85.8 1 $30.02 $13.72

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Savannah, GA

Morning in Savannah on Friday

Local time

9:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Locust Grove, GA

Morning in Locust Grove on Friday

Local time

9:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Dublin, GA

107 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

8 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

3h 54m 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.

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 Locust Grove, GA covers 214.4 miles and takes about 3h 54m 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 107.2 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 $33.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Savannah, GA to Locust Grove, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Savannah, GA to Locust Grove, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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