Scenic Drives in Georgia
Routes
60
Avg Distance
291 mi
Avg Drive
5h 35m
Destinations
53
These 60 scenic drives in Georgia earned a drive score of 7+ out of 10. The average route covers 291 miles through the state's most varied and visually interesting terrain.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$4.04/gal
Diesel: $5.35/gal
Typical trip cost
$40–$59
One-way, ~291 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~102 kg
ICE vehicle, one-way average
Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-06-01
Climate through the year: Georgia
Georgia peaks at around 90°F in Jul and cools to 54°F / 36°F in Jan. Wettest month is Jul at ~4.8 in of rain.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain in | Snow in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54 | 36 | 4.6 | 1 |
| Feb | 58 | 39 | 4.6 | 0.4 |
| Mar | 66 | 45 | 4.7 | 0.4 |
| Apr | 74 | 53 | 3.8 | — |
| May | 81 | 61 | 3.6 | — |
| Jun | 87 | 69 | 4.5 | — |
| Jul | 90 | 72 | 4.8 | — |
| Aug | 89 | 71 | 4.3 | — |
| Sep | 84 | 66 | 3.8 | — |
| Oct | 74 | 55 | 3.3 | — |
| Nov | 64 | 44 | 4 | — |
| Dec | 56 | 38 | 4.6 | 0.4 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for GA — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.
Planning Tips
- Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
- Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
- Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Top Scenic Routes
St. Marys, GA → Alpharetta, GA
Through: Savannah → Birmingham → Cumming
St. Marys, GA → Johns Creek, GA
Through: Savannah → Greenville
Savannah, GA → Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga → Kennesaw
St. Marys, GA → Brookhaven, GA
Through: Savannah → Birmingham
Savannah, GA → Ringgold, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga → Kennesaw
Savannah, GA → Varnell, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga → Kennesaw
Alpharetta, GA → Saint Simons Island, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah → Jacksonville
Alpharetta, GA → Brunswick, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah → Jacksonville
California, GA → Dock Junction, GA
Through: Greenville → Macon → Montgomery +2 more
Johns Creek, GA → Brunswick, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah → Jacksonville
Roswell, GA → Brunswick, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah → Jacksonville
Albany, GA → Dade County, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga → Kennesaw +1 more
California, GA → Darien, GA
Through: Greenville → Macon → Montgomery +2 more
Albany, GA → Trenton, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga → Kennesaw +1 more
Savannah, GA → Cave Spring, GA
Through: Birmingham → Augusta → Austell
California, GA → Folkston, GA
Through: Greenville → Macon → Montgomery
Alpharetta, GA → Folkston, GA
Lookout Mountain, GA → Minnesota, GA
Through: Albany → Tifton
Savannah, GA → Cedartown, GA
Through: Birmingham → Augusta → Austell
Savannah, GA → Rydal, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga → Kennesaw
Albany, GA → Lookout Mountain, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga → Kennesaw +1 more
Albany, GA → Chickamauga, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga → Kennesaw
California, GA → Tybee Island, GA
Through: Greenville → Macon → Montgomery +1 more
Augusta, GA → Donalsonville, GA
Through: Albany → Moultrie → Marine Corps Logistics Base
Johns Creek, GA → Tybee Island, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah
Savannah, GA → Temple, GA
Through: Birmingham → Augusta
Augusta, GA → Boston, GA
Through: Moultrie → Nashville
Savannah, GA → Holly Springs, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga
Minnesota, GA → Blue Ridge, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga
Augusta, GA → Trenton, GA
Through: Turner Field → Chattanooga → Kennesaw +1 more
Alpharetta, GA → Whitemarsh Island, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah
Savannah, GA → Milton, GA
Through: Birmingham → Cumming
California, GA → Thunderbolt, GA
Through: Greenville → Macon → Montgomery +1 more
Savannah, GA → Springfield, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga
Johns Creek, GA → Isle of Hope, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah
California, GA → Deenwood, GA
Through: Greenville → Macon → Montgomery
Savannah, GA → Lawrenceville, GA
Through: Greenville → Atlanta
Alpharetta, GA → Port Wentworth, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah
California, GA → Hinesville, GA
Through: Greenville → Macon → Montgomery +2 more
Albany, GA → Toccoa, GA
Through: Greenville → Atlanta
Albany, GA → Summerville, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga → Kennesaw
Johns Creek, GA → Garden City, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah
Minnesota, GA → Ellijay, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga
Sandy Springs, GA → Isle of Hope, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah
California, GA → Walthourville, GA
Through: Greenville → Macon → Montgomery +2 more
California, GA → Boston, GA
Through: Greenville → Macon → Montgomery +2 more
Valdosta, GA → Auburn, GA
Through: Greenville → Atlanta → Athens
Savannah, GA → Mableton, GA
Through: Birmingham → Augusta
Johns Creek, GA → Blackshear, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah → Vidalia
Savannah, GA → Alto, GA
Through: Lexington → Washington → Jefferson +3 more
Minnesota, GA → Clermont, GA
Through: Greenville → Atlanta → Cleveland
Savannah, GA → Pelham, GA
Through: Albany
Savannah, GA → Tucker, GA
Through: Greenville
Albany, GA → Resaca, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga → Kennesaw
Savannah, GA → Stone Mountain, GA
Through: Greenville
Albany, GA → Cornelia, GA
Through: Greenville → Atlanta
Minnesota, GA → Jasper, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga
Alpharetta, GA → Thomasville, GA
Through: Albany → Tifton
Savannah, GA → East Newnan, GA
Through: Jackson → University Of Georgia Griffin Campus → Griffin Regional Welcome Center
Albany, GA → Calhoun, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga → Kennesaw