Road Trips from Savannah, GA
Looking for a weekend escape from Savannah? You've got options for quick day trips or longer excursions. Several routes offer a mostly highway drive under four hours, with terrain that's mostly flat or gently rolling, and often include nearby national parks like Fort Pulaski or Ocmulgee Mounds. If you're up for a longer haul, there are also drives pushing six to seven hours that still maintain a solid drive score, venturing into areas with more varied terrain and a wider array of park access.
Total Routes
31
Shortest
3.2h
With Parks Nearby
31
Full-day getaway
Vienna, GA
3h 37m178.6 mi one way
This is your most direct highway option to Vienna, GA, at just under 3.6 hours and 178.6 miles. It's a straightforward drive with a high drive score of 9, making it efficient if time is your priority. While it doesn't offer overnight stays, Fort Pulaski National Monument is accessible nearby.
Gray, GA
3h 18m178.5 mi one way
Gray, GA, is a close option at 178.5 miles and 3.3 hours, featuring a mostly flat terrain and a drive score of 8. This trip offers access to both Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Fort Pulaski National Monument, making it a good choice for park enthusiasts looking for a manageable drive.
Milledgeville, GA
3h 12m164.4 mi one way
This trip to Milledgeville, GA, covers 164.4 miles and takes about 3.2 hours. The terrain is mostly flat, and it boasts a drive score of 8. Like other nearby options, it provides access to Fort Pulaski National Monument and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, ideal for a day trip focused on historical sites.
East Griffin, GA
3h 57m215.5 mi one way
East Griffin, GA, is a longer drive at 215.5 miles and 4 hours, with a drive score of 8. This route primarily uses highways and offers access to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Fort Pulaski National Monument, suitable for those wanting a bit more distance without a significantly longer travel time.
Weekend trip
27 total in this range
Alto, GA
5h 27m258.2 mi one way
For a longer drive with gently rolling terrain, consider Alto, GA. It's 258.2 miles and takes 5.5 hours, with a strong drive score of 9. This route mixes highway and surface roads, and Fort Pulaski National Monument is within reach, offering a different landscape than closer destinations.
Homer, GA
5h 10m244.8 mi one way
Homer, GA, is a 244.8-mile drive that will take approximately 5.2 hours. The terrain is gently rolling, and the drive score is a solid 9, utilizing a mix of highway and surface roads. Fort Pulaski National Monument is accessible from this route.
Russell, GA
4h 57m235.3 mi one way
This trip to Russell, GA, covers 235.3 miles and takes about 5 hours. With a drive score of 9 and gently rolling terrain, it's a good option for a longer day trip. Fort Pulaski National Monument is nearby, and the route uses a combination of highway and surface roads.
Ringgold, GA
6h 27m349.1 mi one way
Ringgold, GA, is the furthest highway-focused option at 349.1 miles and 6.5 hours, boasting a drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, and this route provides access to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, and Fort Pulaski National Monument.
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
6h 37m358.2 mi one way
Fort Oglethorpe, GA, is the longest trip at 358.2 miles and 6.6 hours, with a drive score of 9. This route is mostly highway with mostly flat terrain. It offers access to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, and Fort Pulaski National Monument.
Browse by Mood
Alto, GA
5h 27m258.2 mi one way
Homer, GA
5h 10m244.8 mi one way
Russell, GA
4h 57m235.3 mi one way
Ringgold, GA
6h 27m349.1 mi one way
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
6h 37m358.2 mi one way
Thomasville, GA
4h 26m242 mi one way
Cedartown, GA
5h 53m307.1 mi one way
Milledgeville, GA
3h 12m164.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers a chance to explore the parks like Ocmulgee Mounds or Fort Pulaski with mild temperatures, suitable for the mostly flat or gently rolling terrain found on these routes.
Summer
Summer drives can take advantage of the highway-heavy routes, with nearby parks offering opportunities for outdoor activity, though be prepared for heat.
Fall
Fall's cooler weather is ideal for exploring the historical parks accessible from these drives, especially those with gently rolling terrain.
Winter
Winter trips can focus on the efficient highway drives, with parks remaining accessible for a less crowded experience, regardless of terrain.
Starting Somewhere Else?
Other nearby cities with their own escape planners.
Ready to plan?
Pick any destination above for full turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost, rest stops, and weather. Or visit the Savannah, GA city hub for all incoming and outgoing routes.