Origin
Statesboro, GA
Night in Statesboro on Sunday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Statesboro, GA to Savannah, GA
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
55 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Statesboro, GA
Jamie Kimball
Savannah, GA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Statesboro and Savannah, this 55-mile trek across Southeast Georgia is an ideal candidate for a quick day trip. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 9 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate from the inland college town toward the coast. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, this route is as economical as it is efficient. Since the entire drive takes just over an hour, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; you can comfortably complete the journey in a single morning or afternoon. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense link between these two regional hubs, making it perfect for commuters or travelers looking to transition quickly between the city and the coast.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
27.5 miles from Statesboro, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 92% of your time spent on main arteries like Highway 67 and the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. You will settle into a steady rhythm early on, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 39.2 miles along the parkway. Do not expect technical twists or mountainous terrain; instead, you get a consistent, fast-paced road experience that prioritizes direct travel. The character of the drive remains stable throughout, offering a predictable path that allows you to maintain a reliable speed as you move between the two Georgia locations. It is a functional, efficient stretch of pavement that gets you to your destination without unnecessary detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 39.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Highway 67. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 55 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 53.3 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the ramp toward I 16 East: Savannah
Navigation decision point
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
6
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 167A
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
6
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 39.2 mi | 43m |
| Highway 67 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| GA 67 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Fair Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Bay Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Brannen Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 39.2 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Statesboro, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on East Main Street
80 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 67; GA 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto West Brannen Street
111 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Brannen Street
4
Turn right onto GA 67
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Fair Road
5
Continue on GA 67
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 67
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on GA 67
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
GA 67
Use the none lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
8
Merge onto I 16
39 mi
·
42 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 16
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 167A
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Bay Street
13
Turn uturn
117 ft
·
11 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 55-mile transit, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. Because the entire route is quite brief, you will not need to plan for any formal stops, allowing you to drive the duration in one go. Keep your gas tank topped off before leaving Statesboro to ensure you stay within your $9 fuel estimate without having to hunt for stations mid-trip. Use the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway as your primary navigation guide to keep the journey simple and fast. Embracing the lack of required stops means you can maximize your time once you arrive in Savannah rather than spending your day on the road.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 27.5 miles from Statesboro, GA, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.2 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 55 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.5 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
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 Statesboro, 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 Statesboro, GA
This is one driving day of about 55 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Statesboro, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 39.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.5 mi from Statesboro, GA · 36m into the drive
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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Statesboro, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$8.80 one way
$17.60 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.59 | $19.18 |
| premium | $4.78 | $10.35 | $20.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
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
Savannah, GA
Night in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m 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 Statesboro, GA to Savannah, GA covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Highway 67, GA 67. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.5 miles from Statesboro, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.80 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 55 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 53.3 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Statesboro, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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