Trip from Swainsboro, GA to Savannah, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

92.6 mi

149 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 20m ★

6 AM

1h 27m

8 AM

1h 41m

10 AM

1h 32m

12 PM

1h 30m

3 PM

1h 32m

5 PM

1h 40m

8 PM

1h 23m

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 Swainsboro to Savannah covers 92.6 miles of Southeast Georgia landscape. You should anticipate a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Since the route relies on local roads like East Main Street, South Main Street, and North 2nd Street rather than major interstates, you can expect a more intimate look at the region. Budgeting about $15 for fuel will comfortably cover your journey. This straightforward transit is perfect for those who prefer navigating local roads over the high-speed monotony of a highway. It is a manageable distance that allows for a quick change of scenery without the exhaustion of a multi-day haul.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 92.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

This trip features a turn-heavy, local profile that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Because the route has a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 92.6 miles navigating through local corridors rather than cruising at high speeds on an interstate. You should prepare for a driving experience that prioritizes local connectivity over rapid transit. The road transitions through various turns as you move from the inland areas toward the coast. Without long, uninterrupted highway stretches, you will find this drive requires more active attention to navigation than a standard cross-country trek.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Swainsboro, GA to Savannah, GA is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Swainsboro, GA to Savannah, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Main Street	—	—
South Main Street	—	—
North 2nd Street	—	—
I-16 East	—	—
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	—	—
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard	—	—
West Bay Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

105 ft · 13 sec · the route

2

Turn left

72 ft · 11 sec

3

Turn left onto East Main Street

253 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street

4

Continue on South Main Street

4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

5

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

6

Turn left onto North 2nd Street

14 mi · 19 min · North 2nd Street

7

Take the ramp left toward I-16 East: Savannah

0.4 mi · 54 sec · I-16 East: Savannah

8

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

67 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

9

Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

10

Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

11

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

12

Turn left onto West Bay Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Bay Street

13

Turn uturn

118 ft · 12 sec

14

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.3 mi from Swainsboro, GA · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Register, GA

46 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

Twin City, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Register, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.3 miles from Swainsboro, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.48 one way

$28.96 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$15.83	$31.67
premium	$4.70	$17.14	$34.28
diesel	$5.61	$20.44	$40.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$14

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.8	$9.72	$4.44
Efficient EV	23.2	$8.10	$3.70
EV Truck/SUV	37	$12.96	$5.93

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Swainsboro, GA

Afternoon in Swainsboro on Thursday

Local time

12:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Afternoon in Savannah on Thursday

Local time

12:11 PM

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

1h 27m 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 Swainsboro, GA to Savannah, GA covers 92.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Main Street, South Main Street, North 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.3 miles from Swainsboro, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.48 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.

The drive from Swainsboro, GA to Savannah, GA is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Swainsboro, GA to Savannah, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Swainsboro, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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