Trip from Suwanee, GA to Savannah, GA

Drive Time

5h 7m

Distance

277 mi

446 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 54m ★

6 AM

5h 8m

8 AM

5h 35m

10 AM

5h 17m

12 PM

5h 15m

3 PM

5h 19m

5 PM

5h 34m

8 PM

5h 0m

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

Traveling from Suwanee to Savannah covers 277 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 7 minutes. You will primarily navigate via the Atlanta Perimeter, I-75, and I-16 as you transit through the Southeast region of Georgia. Because this trip is entirely highway-focused, it is easily manageable as a single-day drive if you get an early start. Budgeting approximately $44 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. While you could extend your trip, the direct nature of these major interstates makes it a straightforward haul that doesn't strictly require an overnight split.

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

138.5 miles from Suwanee, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy journey, as 91% of this route is comprised of major highways. Your time behind the wheel will be dominated by a significant 164.2-mile stretch on I-16, which serves as the backbone of your trip toward the coast. The drive maintains a consistent, fast-paced personality rather than offering winding secondary roads or technical terrain. You will experience a transition from the busy Atlanta bypass infrastructure into the more open, high-speed interstate environment that defines this cross-state transit.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 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 18.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 277 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 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

18.4 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon

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. Exit 95A Toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon

19.2 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 South: Augusta, Macon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 285 South: Augusta, Macon

97.7 mi into trip | ~1h 51m 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 none lane. Toward Macon, Savannah

110 mi into trip | ~2h 5m 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

275.9 mi into trip | ~5h 4m 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 Along This Route

On the drive from Suwanee, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.

Macon

18.4 mi in | ~22m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 16	164.2 mi	2h 57m
I 75	61.6 mi	1h 6m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter	17.5 mi	20m
I 85	15.3 mi	16m
Terrell Starr Parkway	10.2 mi	11m
Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest	2.2 mi	3m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard	0.8 mi	2m
Buford Highway	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 16 — 164.2 mi, about 2h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Suwanee, GA and Savannah, GA.

Start on US 23; GA 13

153 ft · 2 sec · Buford Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 23; GA 13

310 ft · 5 sec · Buford Highway

Continue on US 23; GA 13

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Buford Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto 317

2.2 mi · 3 min · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 85 South Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 85

5.2 mi · 5 min · I 85

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 85

10 mi · 10 min · I 85

Use the straight / slight right / none lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 95A Toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 285 South: Augusta, Macon Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 285

18 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min

Exit 52 Toward I 675 South: Macon Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 675

10 mi · 11 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 75

49 mi · 53 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

12 mi · 13 min · I 75

Toward Macon, Savannah Use the none lane.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min

Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 16

164 mi · 2 hr 57 min · I 16

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 16

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec

Exit 167A Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto GA 25 Connector

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Bay Street

Turn uturn

117 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To maximize your efficiency, plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 277-mile journey to break up the monotony of the highway. Since this is a highway-focused drive, leaving early in the morning helps you avoid the heaviest congestion on the Atlanta Perimeter. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering the longer 164.2-mile stretch on I-16 where service options may be more spaced out. With a total duration of just over five hours, you have the flexibility to make this a quick one-day trip without needing to worry about complex route planning or overnight logistics.

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 138.5 miles from Suwanee, GA, or about 2h 36m 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 138.5 miles or 2h 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 4h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Savannah, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Suwanee, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Suwanee, GA

This is one driving day of about 277 miles and 5h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Suwanee, 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 138.5 mi from Suwanee, GA · 2h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

139 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 138.5 miles from Suwanee, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 16 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 164.2 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.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.33 one way

$88.66 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$48.30	$96.60
premium	$4.78	$52.11	$104.21
diesel	$5.64	$61.54	$123.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	83.1	1	$29.08	$13.30
Efficient EV	69.3	0	$24.24	$11.08
EV Truck/SUV	110.8	1	$38.78	$17.73

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Suwanee, GA

Night in Suwanee on Sunday

Local time

10:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Night in Savannah on Sunday

Local time

10:02 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

1 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

5h 7m 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 Suwanee, GA to Savannah, GA covers 277 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 16, I 75, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 138.5 miles from Suwanee, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.33 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.

On the drive from Suwanee, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.

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Trip from Suwanee, GA to Savannah, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Savannah, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Suwanee, GA

Savannah, GA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 7m on the road

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