Origin
Walthourville, GA
Morning in Walthourville on Saturday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walthourville, GA to Savannah, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walthourville, GA
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Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
Walthourville to Savannah is 46.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Georgia, making it a convenient hop between the Southeast region. The drive offers a mixed experience, so you won't be stuck on one type of road for too long. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for a quick relocation or a relaxed day trip. Plan for a simple drive with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive features a 42% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads like I 95. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.4 miles on I 95, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The route blends these highway segments with roads like West Oglethorpe Highway and Leroy Coffer Highway, providing a varied driving experience. Expect a mix of smooth cruising and potentially more varied conditions as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.1 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
36.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward I 16 East: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 99A
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
6
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
45.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
6
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| West Oglethorpe Highway | 11.3 mi | 20m |
| Leroy Coffer Highway | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Ocean Highway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Bay Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Coastal Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 11.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walthourville, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on this road
147 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Slaten Street
93 ft
·
9 sec
·
Slaten Street
3
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
11 mi
·
20 min
·
West Oglethorpe Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto GA 196
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Leroy Coffer Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the exit
141 ft
·
4 sec
6
Continue on US 17; GA 25
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Coastal Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 17; GA 25
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Ocean Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 95 North: Savannah
9
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 95
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 99A
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 16
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 16
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 167A
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Walthourville, GA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Walthourville, 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
$7.33 one way
$14.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Morning in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Midway, GA
23 mi in
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
5 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 5m 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 Walthourville, GA to Savannah, GA covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, West Oglethorpe Highway, Leroy Coffer Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 miles from Walthourville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.33 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.1 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Walthourville, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Pulaski National Monument.
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.
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