Summer Road Trips in Georgia
Routes
30
Avg Distance
339 mi
Avg Drive
6h 21m
Destinations
16
Georgia in the summer offers a network of 30 routes averaging 338 miles and nearly 7 hours of driving. With a drive score range of 8 and max elevations up to 1134 feet, these trips provide a consistent experience across gently rolling terrain. EV charging is available, with some routes boasting excellent coverage and over 40 DC fast chargers, making longer summer explorations feasible.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$3.75/gal
Diesel: $4.80/gal
Typical trip cost
$47–$54
One-way, ~339 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~119 kg
ICE vehicle, one-way average
Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-07-13
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. Table highlights Summer months.
| 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 peak | 87 | 69 | 4.5 | — |
| Jul peak | 90 | 72 | 4.8 | — |
| Aug peak | 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
- Carry extra water — summer heat in the car and at rest stops dehydrates faster than you think.
- Start drives early or late to avoid peak afternoon heat, especially through desert or plains stretches.
- Check your tire pressure before long summer drives — hot pavement increases blowout risk with underinflated tires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Summer Routes
Editor's pick
St. Marys, GA → Alpharetta, GA
Through: Savannah → Birmingham → Cumming
This 368-mile drive scores an 8, navigating gently rolling terrain with a maximum elevation of 1134 feet. It includes access to parks for a refreshing summer break.
Editor's pick
St. Marys, GA → Johns Creek, GA
Through: Savannah → Greenville
Featuring excellent EV coverage and 42 DC fast chargers, this 364-mile route maintains a drive score of 8, passing through gently rolling terrain up to 956 feet.
Editor's pick
Marietta, GA → St. Marys, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah → Jacksonville
With a drive score of 8, this 361-mile trip offers access to parks and excellent EV coverage with 15 DC fast chargers, traversing gently rolling terrain to a max elevation of 1124 feet.
Savannah, GA → Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga → Kennesaw
Brunswick, GA → Gainesville, GA
Through: Savannah → Greenville → Atlanta
Mount Vernon, GA → Savannah, GA
Through: Macon
St. Marys, GA → Brookhaven, GA
Through: Savannah → Birmingham
Savannah, GA → Ringgold, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga → Kennesaw
LaFayette, GA → Savannah, GA
Through: Macon
Savannah, GA → Varnell, GA
Through: Birmingham → Chattanooga → Kennesaw
Atlanta, GA → St. Marys, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah → Jacksonville
Blue Ridge, GA → Savannah, GA
Through: Macon
Alpharetta, GA → Saint Simons Island, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah → Jacksonville
Dalton, GA → Savannah, GA
Through: Macon
Chatsworth, GA → Savannah, GA
Through: Macon
Alpharetta, GA → Brunswick, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah → Jacksonville
Kingsland, GA → Alpharetta, GA
Through: Birmingham → Cumming
California, GA → Dock Junction, GA
Through: Greenville → Macon → Montgomery +2 more
Johns Creek, GA → Brunswick, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah → Jacksonville
Marietta, GA → Saint Simon Mills, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah → Jacksonville
Roswell, GA → Brunswick, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah → Jacksonville
Kingsland, GA → Roswell, GA
Through: Birmingham
Country Club Estates, GA → Johns Creek, GA
Through: Savannah → Greenville
Ellijay, GA → Savannah, GA
Through: Macon
Marietta, GA → Brunswick, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah → Jacksonville
Peachtree Corners, GA → Brunswick, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah → Jacksonville
Dock Junction, GA → Marietta, GA
Through: Savannah → Birmingham → Chattanooga
Kingsland, GA → Peachtree Corners, GA
Through: Greenville
Resaca, GA → Savannah, GA
Through: Macon
Sandy Springs, GA → Brunswick, GA
Through: Macon → Savannah → Jacksonville