Origin
Savannah, GA
Afternoon in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savannah, GA to Ludowici, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This straightforward trip from Savannah, GA to Ludowici, GA covers 55.4 miles and takes approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes. Given its short distance and duration, it's perfectly suited as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be on local roads, navigating through North Fahm Street, West Bay Street, and Collins Street. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is about $9. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Oglethorpe Highway | 18.6 mi | 30m |
| I 95 | 11.5 mi | 12m |
| Leroy Coffer Highway | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Ocean Highway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| West Bay Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| William F. Lynes Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cypress Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Oglethorpe Highway
— 18.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, GA and Ludowici, GA.
1
Start on this road
145 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Fahm Street
72 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Fahm Street
3
Turn right onto West Bay Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bay Street
4
Turn left onto US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26
360 ft
·
7 sec
·
Collins Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26
455 ft
·
9 sec
·
Augusta Avenue
6
Take the ramp onto US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26
Toward GA 21 South
7
Merge onto I 516; US 80; GA 21; GA 25; GA 26
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
William F. Lynes Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 16 West: Macon
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 16
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
395 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 87
Toward US 17: Coastal Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto US 17; GA 25
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Ocean Highway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GA 196 West: Hinesville
17
Merge onto GA 196
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Leroy Coffer Highway
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 84; GA 38; GA 196
19 mi
·
30 min
·
East Oglethorpe Highway
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 84; GA 38
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cypress Street
20
Turn left onto GA 57
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South McDonald Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto West Academy Street
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Academy Street
22
Arrive at destination
West Academy Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 35.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 16 West: Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 16 West: Macon
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 17: Coastal Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 87
Toward US 17: Coastal Highway
7
35.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 84; GA 38; GA 196 / East Oglethorpe Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 84; GA 38; GA 196 / East Oglethorpe Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.66 one way
$17.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.47 | $18.95 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.25 | $20.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Ludowici, GA
Afternoon in Ludowici on Saturday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Midway, GA
28 mi in
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
5 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
1h 18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The journey is characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of open road. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the nature of the route suggests constant engagement with local street navigation. This means you'll be actively steering and monitoring your path for the entire 1 hour and 18 minutes, making it a more engaging experience than a highway cruise.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on East Oglethorpe Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Savannah, GA to Ludowici, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Florence along the way.
Florence
9.4 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on East Oglethorpe Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ludowici, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ludowici, GA before heading back.
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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