Origin
Smyrna, GA
Afternoon in Smyrna on Friday
Local time
3:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, GA to Savannah, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
205.8 mi
331 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smyrna, GA
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Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smyrna, GA to Savannah, GA covers 205.8 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Carl Sanders Highway, Savannah Highway, GA 24 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.4 miles on Carl Sanders Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.18 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
102.9 miles from Smyrna, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 205.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 13m drive with frequent turns across 205.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carl Sanders Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 74.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near Parks Mill Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 205.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 3.4 miles (Parks Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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Parks Mill Road
Turn left onto Parks Mill Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
79.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 520 East, GA 232
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 520 East, GA 232
5
79.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 520 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 520 East
5
86.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward US 25, GA 121
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25, GA 121
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Sanders Highway | 74.4 mi | 1h 19m |
| Savannah Highway | 38.3 mi | 44m |
| GA 24 | 28.8 mi | 41m |
| Peach Orchard Road | 21.4 mi | 25m |
| North Columbia Avenue | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| Bobby Jones Expressway | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Burton's Ferry Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Buckhead Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 74.4 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on Buckhead Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Buckhead Road
2
Turn left onto Parks Mill Road
244 ft
·
8 sec
·
Parks Mill Road
3
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Seven Islands Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 20
5
Merge onto I 20
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 520 East, GA 232
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 520 East
8
Continue on I 520
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Bobby Jones Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 25, GA 121
10
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
11
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Nellie Drive
12
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
13
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Street
14
Continue on GA 24
28 mi
·
40 min
·
GA 24
15
Take the ramp onto GA 24
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GA 24
16
Merge onto US 301; GA 24; GA 73
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Burton's Ferry Highway
17
Turn left onto US 301 Business; GA 73
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 301 Business; GA 73
18
At end of road, turn left onto GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Perimeter Road
19
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Savannah Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Augusta Highway
21
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
13 mi
·
16 min
·
North Columbia Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto GA 307; Alternate GA 21
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourne Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto GA 25
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; GA 26
465 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
25
Continue on US 80; GA 26
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Bay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left
117 ft
·
11 sec
27
Arrive at 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 102.9 miles from Smyrna, GA, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.4 miles.
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 45 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.9 miles or 2h 1m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Savannah, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, GA
This is one driving day of about 205.8 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Smyrna, 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.
The longest stretch is on Carl Sanders Highway for about 74.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.9 mi from Smyrna, GA · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.9 miles from Smyrna, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Carl Sanders Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.4 miles.
Arriving in Savannah, GA
The final approach into Savannah, 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 Savannah, 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
$32.18 one way
$64.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $35.19 | $70.38 |
| premium | $4.70 | $38.09 | $76.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.44 | $90.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.7 | 0 | $21.61 | $9.88 |
| Efficient EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.01 | $8.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.3 | 1 | $28.81 | $13.17 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Savannah, GA
Afternoon in Savannah on Friday
Local time
3:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Sylvania, GA
103 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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 13m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Smyrna, GA to Savannah, GA covers 205.8 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, Savannah Highway, GA 24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.9 miles from Smyrna, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.18 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 205.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (Parks Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Smyrna, GA to Savannah, 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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