Origin
Springfield, GA
Late night in Springfield on Friday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, 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
35m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, GA
Kelly
Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the quiet of Springfield to the historic urban center of Savannah, this 27.1-mile trip is an ideal day outing. You will spend roughly 35 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection within Georgia’s Southeast region. Expect to budget about $4 for fuel for the round trip, as the route is straightforward and requires no overnight stops. By utilizing GA 21, West Bay Street, and Main Street, you can easily navigate between these two points without any planned detours. This is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as a seamless bridge between rural surroundings and the coast.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This highway-focused route is defined by a significant 76% highway share, offering a steady pace for the majority of your journey. You will settle into a long, uninterrupted 20.6-mile stretch specifically on GA 21, which constitutes the bulk of your time on the road. As you transition off the primary highway, the final segment of your drive shifts toward local streets like West Bay and Main Street to complete the arrival. The experience is consistent and functional, prioritizing direct travel over complex navigation. Prepare for a high-speed, efficient transit that moves you quickly from your starting point to your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 21 and West Bay Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Madison Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (GA 21; I 3 FUT): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (GA 307; Alternate GA 21 / Bourne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Madison Street
Turn right onto East Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
GA 21; I 3 FUT
Turn left onto GA 21; I 3 FUT
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
21.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
GA 307; Alternate GA 21 / Bourne Avenue
Turn left onto GA 307; Alternate GA 21 / Bourne Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
24.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 80; GA 26 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; GA 26 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
27.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 21 | 20.6 mi | 24m |
| West Bay Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Bourne Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Madison Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Road 119 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gum Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
GA 21
— 20.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on Gum Street
136 ft
·
12 sec
·
Gum Street
2
Turn right onto East Madison Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Madison Street
3
Continue on GA 119
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
State Road 119
4
Turn left onto GA 21; I 3 FUT
21 mi
·
24 min
·
GA 21; I 3 FUT
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn left onto GA 307; Alternate GA 21
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourne Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto GA 25
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; GA 26
465 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on US 80; GA 26
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Bay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left
117 ft
·
11 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Savannah on Friday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
35m 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 Springfield, GA to Savannah, GA covers 27.1 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 21, West Bay Street, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Springfield, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (GA 21; I 3 FUT): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (GA 307; Alternate GA 21 / Bourne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Springfield, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Pulaski National Monument.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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