Stone Mountain, GA to Savannah, GA is 255.3 miles and takes about 4 hours 45 minutes via I-75 and I-16, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily sticks to major highways, making it a straightforward journey across Georgia. You'll be traveling from the Southeast region to the Southeast region, staying within the Peach State for the entire trip. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B efficiently, without many detours needed. Consider this a solid option if you're looking for a direct drive with minimal navigation challenges.
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
127.7 miles from Stone Mountain, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 255.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the route utilizing interstates. Expect long stretches of smooth, fast travel, including a continuous segment of 164.2 miles on I-16. The character of the drive is predominantly high-speed, with Terrell Starr Parkway serving as an initial connector. As you progress, you'll transition onto I-75 briefly before merging onto I-16 for the bulk of your journey. This profile means consistent speed limits and fewer opportunities for spontaneous roadside exploration, emphasizing forward momentum.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 164.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 16 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 255.3 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 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 76 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
5.3 mi into trip|~9m in
Turn left toward I 285 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 285 South
7
15.4 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward I 675 South: Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward I 675 South: Macon
8
76 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Macon, Savannah
8
88.3 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, 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.
Exit 165
Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
8
254.2 mi into trip|~4h 42m 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
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 Stone Mountain, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.
Macon
76 mi in|~1h 29m|via I 75
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 16
164.2 mi
2h 57m
I 75
61.6 mi
1h 6m
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi
11m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.6 mi
11m
Memorial Drive
4.4 mi
7m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi
2m
James B. Rivers Memorial Drive
0.6 mi
1m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 16
— 164.2 mi, about 2h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stone Mountain, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on East Mountain Street
132 ft·9 sec·East Mountain Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·Main Street
3
Turn left onto James B. Rivers Memorial Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·James B. Rivers Memorial Drive
4
Turn left onto GA 10
4.4 mi·7 min·Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 285 SouthUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 285
9.6 mi·11 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 52Toward I 675 South: MaconUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 675
10 mi·11 min·Terrell Starr Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
12 mi·13 min·I 75
Toward Macon, SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.1 mi·1 min
Exit 165Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, SavannahUse the slight right lane.
Exit 167AToward Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi·21 sec·West Bay Street
17
Turn uturn
117 ft·11 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour 45 minute duration, leaving Stone Mountain in the morning allows ample time to reach Savannah before evening. With only one recommended stop implied by the data, you can choose your timing strategically, perhaps for a lunch break or to refuel. The longest stretch without a major road change is 164.2 miles on I-16, so ensure you're comfortable with extended driving periods before embarking. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $40, and plan your fill-ups accordingly, especially before hitting that long I-16 segment.
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 127.7 miles from Stone Mountain, GA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.2 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 56 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.7 miles or 2h 25m 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 53m
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 Stone Mountain, 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 Stone Mountain, GA
This is one driving day of about 255.3 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Stone Mountain, 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 I 16 for about 164.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.7 mi from Stone Mountain, GA
· 2h 25m into the drive
The midpoint is around 130.2 miles from Stone Mountain, 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 89.8
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$10
near mile 260.4
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.92 one way
$79.85 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$43.65
$87.30
premium
$4.70
$47.25
$94.50
diesel
$5.61
$56.37
$112.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.6
0
$26.81
$12.25
Efficient EV
63.8
0
$22.34
$10.21
EV Truck/SUV
102.1
1
$35.74
$16.34
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Stone Mountain, GA
Late night
in Stone Mountain on Saturday
Local time
3:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Savannah, GA
Late night
in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
3:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
19 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
4h 45m 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 Stone Mountain, GA to Savannah, GA covers 255.3 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 16, I 75, Terrell Starr Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.7 miles from Stone Mountain, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.92 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 255.3 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 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 76 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Stone Mountain, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
