Origin
Union Point, GA
Afternoon in Union Point on Friday
Local time
12:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Union Point, GA to Savannah, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
187.3 mi
301 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 41m
★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union Point, GA
Sebastián Casimiro
Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Union Point to Savannah covers 190.7 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes of drive time. Because this route avoids major interstates entirely, you should plan for a full day of travel rather than a quick commute. Budget approximately $31 for fuel to complete the journey. This trip is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, allowing you to traverse the Southeast Georgia landscape at a measured pace. Since you will be navigating local roads, expect a more hands-on driving experience compared to a standard highway haul. It is an ideal option if you prefer to avoid heavy interstate traffic and want a more direct, localized connection between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
93.7 miles from Union Point, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 187.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. The route relies exclusively on smaller thoroughfares like Veazey Street, Scott Street, and Lamb Avenue, resulting in a 0% highway share. Because you are avoiding interstates, the road surface and traffic patterns will change frequently as you transition between local segments. You won't find long, monotonous stretches of high-speed pavement here, making the drive feel more like a series of connected local passages. Stay alert, as the technical nature of these winding local roads requires your full attention throughout the entire 190.7-mile trek.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carl Sanders Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 47.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Veazey Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 187.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Veazey Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Veazey Street
Turn right onto Veazey Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
61 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 520 East, GA 232
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.
Toward I 520 East, GA 232
5
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 520 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 520 East
5
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward US 25, GA 121
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25, GA 121
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Sanders Highway | 47.9 mi | 51m |
| Savannah Highway | 38.3 mi | 44m |
| GA 24 | 28.8 mi | 41m |
| Peach Orchard Road | 21.4 mi | 25m |
| North Columbia Avenue | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| Bobby Jones Expressway | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Greensboro Road Northwest | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Burton's Ferry Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 47.9 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Point, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on Carlton Avenue
319 ft
·
17 sec
·
Carlton Avenue
2
Turn right onto Veazey Street
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
Veazey Street
3
Continue on Scott Street
472 ft
·
26 sec
·
Scott Street
4
Turn left onto US 278; GA 12; GA 77
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamb Avenue
5
Continue on US 278; GA 12
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Pt Highway
6
Continue on US 278; GA 12
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Greensboro Road Northwest
7
Continue on US 278; GA 12
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Broad Street
8
Turn right onto GA 22
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 22
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
10
Merge onto I 20
48 mi
·
51 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 520 East, GA 232
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 520 East
13
Continue on I 520
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Bobby Jones Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 25, GA 121
15
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
16
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Nellie Drive
17
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
18
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Street
19
Continue on GA 24
28 mi
·
40 min
·
GA 24
20
Take the ramp onto GA 24
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GA 24
21
Merge onto US 301; GA 24; GA 73
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Burton's Ferry Highway
22
Turn left onto US 301 Business; GA 73
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 301 Business; GA 73
23
At end of road, turn left onto GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Perimeter Road
24
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Savannah Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Augusta Highway
26
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
13 mi
·
16 min
·
North Columbia Avenue
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn left onto GA 307; Alternate GA 21
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourne Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto GA 25
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
29
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; GA 26
465 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
30
Continue on US 80; GA 26
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Bay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn left
117 ft
·
11 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For the smoothest experience, plan to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight while navigating these local turns. Since the route involves a 3-hour and 20-minute drive with one suggested stop, pacing yourself is key to avoiding fatigue on the winding backroads. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads may offer fewer service options than major interstates; keeping that $31 fuel budget in mind will help you plan your refuels effectively. Because this route is entirely off the highway system, flexibility is your greatest advantage—feel free to pull over safely if you need a breather. Given the nature of the road, prioritize comfort and steady speeds over trying to shave time off your arrival.
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 93.7 miles from Union Point, GA, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.9 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 41 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.7 miles or 1h 53m 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 11m
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 Union Point, 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 Union Point, GA
This is one driving day of about 187.3 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Union Point, 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 Carl Sanders Highway for about 47.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.7 mi from Union Point, GA · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.7 miles from Union Point, 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
$29.29 one way
$58.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.03 | $64.05 |
| premium | $4.70 | $34.67 | $69.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.35 | $82.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.67 | $8.99 |
| Efficient EV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.39 | $7.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.9 | 0 | $26.22 | $11.99 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Savannah on Friday
Local time
12:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Sylvania, GA
94 mi in
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
8 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
3h 54m 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 Union Point, GA to Savannah, GA covers 187.3 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, Savannah Highway, GA 24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.7 miles from Union Point, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.29 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 187.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Veazey Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Union Point, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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