Ashburn, GA to Savannah, GA is 186.9 miles and takes about 3h 59m via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The majority of this route is highway driving, offering a straightforward path. It's a manageable drive for a single day, perfect if you're looking to get to Savannah without a lengthy stopover.
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
93.5 miles from Ashburn, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
88 mi
1h 35m
Soperton Highway
37.5 mi
51m
Abbeville Highway
13.7 mi
18m
1st Avenue
10.6 mi
15m
GA 112
10.5 mi
15m
Sylvester Road
9.3 mi
13m
Swainsboro Highway
6.2 mi
8m
East Washington Avenue
3.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 88 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashburn, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on GA 112
3.2 mi·5 min·East Washington Avenue
2
Continue on GA 107; GA 112
9.3 mi·13 min·Sylvester Road
3
Turn left onto GA 90; GA 112
0.3 mi·34 sec·North Railroad Street
4
Turn right onto GA 112
11 mi·15 min·GA 112
5
Turn right onto US 280; GA 30; GA 215
11 mi·15 min·1st Avenue
6
Continue on US 280; GA 30
2.5 mi·3 min·Rhine-Abbeville Highway
7
Turn left onto GA 87
4.6 mi·6 min·Abbeville Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 87
9.2 mi·12 min·Abbeville Highway
9
Turn left onto GA 87; GA 117
0.9 mi·1 min·Rhine Highway
10
Continue on GA 87; GA 117
1.1 mi·2 min·Griffin Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 23; US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 87; GA 117
Exit 167AToward Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi·21 sec·West Bay Street
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Turn uturn
117 ft·11 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 59m duration, leaving Ashburn in the morning is ideal, allowing you to reach Savannah with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $29, this route is economical for a single-day trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 88-mile stretch on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, as services might be less frequent. This drive is short enough that you have flexibility in your departure time and pace.
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 93.5 miles from Ashburn, GA, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88 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 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.5 miles or 2h 14m 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 20m
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 Ashburn, 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 Ashburn, GA
This is one driving day of about 186.9 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Ashburn, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 88 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 97.5 and 186.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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97.5 mi into trip|~2h 20m in
Take the ramp toward I-16 East: Savannah
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-16 East: Savannah
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185.2 mi into trip|~3h 55m 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.
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185.8 mi into trip|~3h 56m 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
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185.9 mi into trip|~3h 56m 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
186.9 mi into trip|~3h 59m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.23 one way
$58.45 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$31.96
$63.91
premium
$4.70
$34.59
$69.18
diesel
$5.61
$41.27
$82.53
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: 65.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.1
0
$19.62
$8.97
Efficient EV
46.7
0
$16.35
$7.48
EV Truck/SUV
74.8
0
$26.17
$11.96
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Ashburn, GA
Night
in Ashburn on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Savannah, GA
Night
in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 2 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:19PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
38 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 59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a highway share of 53%, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the 186.9 miles on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is 88 miles. You'll transition from highway to surface roads at some point, so be ready for a change in pace. Expect a mix of highway cruising and potentially more local traffic as you approach your destination.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 97.5 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 186.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 97.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 185.2 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 186.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 88 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Savannah, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 97.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 185.2 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Savannah, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
