Traveling from Auburn to Savannah covers 260.1 miles and takes approximately 4 hours and 27 minutes of active driving time. Since this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, you should budget at least one full day to complete the journey comfortably. Expect to spend roughly $42 on fuel for the trip. Given the duration, it serves well as a single-day commitment, allowing you to reach the coast by evening if you start early. Both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast, keeping you firmly planted in the region throughout the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
122.3 miles from Auburn, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Savannah Highway
38.3 mi
44m
GA 24
28.8 mi
41m
Carl Sanders Highway
23.6 mi
25m
Lexington Road
23.2 mi
29m
US 78
22.3 mi
28m
Peach Orchard Road
21.4 mi
25m
North Columbia Avenue
13.4 mi
16m
University Parkway
11.8 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 38.3 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on 4th Avenue
0.2 mi·33 sec·4th Avenue
2
Turn right onto County Line Auburn Road
127 ft·10 sec·County Line Auburn Road
3
Turn left onto GA 8
4.8 mi·7 min·Atlanta Highway
4
Continue on GA 8
2.5 mi·4 min·West May Street
5
Continue on GA 8; GA 53
1.3 mi·1 min·Atlanta Highway Southeast
6
Turn slight right
193 ft·3 sec
7
Turn slight right onto GA 8; GA 53
2.3 mi·3 min·Hog Mountain Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·35 sec
9
Merge onto US 29; GA 8; GA 316
12 mi·14 min·University Parkway
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit onto US 29; US 78; GA 8
0.4 mi·29 sec·US 29; US 78; GA 8
Toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, HartwellUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 29; US 78; GA 8; GA 10 Loop
6.2 mi·7 min·Outer Loop 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 78
0.4 mi·49 sec·US 78
Exit 8Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington RoadUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on US 78; GA 10
1.4 mi·2 min·Lexington Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 78; GA 10
0.2 mi·24 sec·Lexington Highway
15
Continue on US 78; GA 10
5.8 mi·8 min·Lexington Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 78; GA 10
8.4 mi·9 min·Athens Road
17
Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22
0.9 mi·58 sec·Main Street
18
Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22
9.3 mi·10 min·Washington Road
19
Continue on US 78; GA 10
16 mi·18 min·Lexington Road
20
Turn right onto US 78; GA 10; GA 17
22 mi·27 min·US 78; GA 10; GA 17
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I-20 East: AugustaUse the left lane.
22
Merge onto I 20
24 mi·25 min·Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 520 East, GA 232Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 520 East
25
Continue on I 520
6.7 mi·7 min·Bobby Jones Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward US 25, GA 121
27
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
4.3 mi·5 min·Peach Orchard Road
28
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi·21 sec·Nellie Drive
29
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
17 mi·20 min·Peach Orchard Road
30
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
2.7 mi·4 min·Liberty Street
31
Continue on GA 24
28 mi·40 min·GA 24
32
Take the ramp onto GA 24
0.3 mi·39 sec·GA 24
33
Merge onto US 301; GA 24; GA 73
4.4 mi·5 min·Burton's Ferry Highway
34
Turn left onto US 301 Business; GA 73
2.6 mi·3 min·US 301 Business; GA 73
35
At end of road, turn left onto GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi·26 sec·Perimeter Road
36
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
38 mi·44 min·Savannah Highway
Use the straight lane.
37
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.1 mi·7 sec·Augusta Highway
38
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
13 mi·16 min·North Columbia Avenue
Use the straight lane.
39
Turn left onto GA 307; Alternate GA 21
1.1 mi·1 min·Bourne Avenue
Use the left lane.
40
Turn right onto GA 25
2.2 mi·3 min·Main Street
41
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; GA 26
465 ft·7 sec·Main Street
42
Continue on US 80; GA 26
2.5 mi·4 min·West Bay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Turn left
117 ft·11 sec
44
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 260.1-mile trek, aim for an early morning departure to avoid peak local traffic on the smaller roads. While you only need to plan for one major stop, the lack of highway stretches means you should keep an eye on your fuel gauge and hydration before heading out. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the local roads allow you to pull over easily if you need a quick break. Because this is a turn-heavy route, double-check your GPS navigation settings before leaving Auburn to ensure you stay on the intended path through the various local streets.
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 122.3 miles from Auburn, GA, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 54 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.3 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 11m
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 Auburn, 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 Auburn, GA
This is one driving day of about 244.7 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Auburn, 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 Savannah Highway for about 38.3 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 118.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|County Line Auburn Road
Turn right onto County Line Auburn Road
Navigation decision point
7
23.5 mi into trip|~32m in|US 29; US 78; GA 8
Take the exit onto US 29; US 78; GA 8 toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Oute...
8
30.1 mi into trip|~39m in|US 78
Take the exit onto US 78 toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington R...
7
94.4 mi into trip|~1h 58m in
Take the ramp toward I-20 East: Augusta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-20 East: Augusta
7
118.3 mi into trip|~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 520 East, GA 232
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 520 East, GA 232
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.27 one way
$76.53 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$41.84
$83.68
premium
$4.70
$45.29
$90.58
diesel
$5.61
$54.03
$108.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.4
0
$25.69
$11.75
Efficient EV
61.2
0
$21.41
$9.79
EV Truck/SUV
97.9
1
$34.26
$15.66
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 21, 2026
Origin
Auburn, GA
Late night
in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Savannah, GA
Late night
in Savannah on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
5h 6m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$10
near mile 244.7
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a departure from the standard interstate experience, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through local corridors, including County Line Auburn Road, Atlanta Highway, and West May Street, which demand your full attention behind the wheel. The journey is defined by its turn-heavy nature, requiring you to stay alert through various intersections and local road transitions. Because you aren't cruising on high-speed interstates, the drive offers a more intimate look at the local landscape. Prepare for a steady, hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over speed.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.3 mi on Savannah Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.2 miles in near County Line Auburn Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 244.7 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 0.2 miles (County Line Auburn Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (US 29; US 78; GA 8): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles (US 78): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Auburn, GA and Savannah, GA, road signs point toward Lexington and Hartwell.
Savannah is the fifth largest city in Georgia, at the northern end of the state's coast. It's famous for having one of the largest historic districts in the country.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 244.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.3 miles on Savannah Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (County Line Auburn Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (US 29; US 78; GA 8): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles (US 78): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Pulaski National Monument and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Savannah, GA before the return drive.
