Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
276.7 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Long day tripSame Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
The drive from Suwanee, GA to Savannah, GA covers 276.7 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Buford Highway, Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest, I 85 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.15 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
138.3 miles from Suwanee, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 20m drive with frequent turns across 276.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Buford Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 85 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 675 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Terrell Starr Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Suwanee, GA and Savannah, GA.
Start on Buford Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Buford Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Buford Highway
Turn right onto Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest
Take the ramp right toward I 85 South
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn left onto West Bay Street
Turn uturn
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.3 miles or 2h 10m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Savannah, GA than in the middle of the route.
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 276.7 miles and 4h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.3 mi from Suwanee, GA · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 138.3 miles from Suwanee, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$43.15 one way
$86.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $48.25 | $96.50 |
| premium | $4.78 | $52.05 | $104.10 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $61.27 | $122.53 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals (1 day)
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.8 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Suwanee on Saturday
Local time
5:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
5:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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