Bainbridge to Savannah is 265.6 miles and takes about 5h 47m via US 84 and I-95, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Georgia, traversing the Southeast region. It's a predominantly highway drive that's straightforward to navigate, making it a solid choice for a single-day trip. You'll want to budget for the fuel cost and keep an eye on the time to ensure a comfortable arrival.
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
132.8 miles from Bainbridge, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
110.3 mi
2h 24m
I 95
55.4 mi
59m
Brunswick Highway
23.5 mi
31m
US 82
16.1 mi
20m
GA 99
15.8 mi
21m
East Screven Street
14.5 mi
19m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
8.3 mi
10m
West Hill Avenue
6 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 110.3 mi, about 2h 24m
Traffic on I-16
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~889 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,076
Quietest
3 AM
~41 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on South Broad Street
78 ft·6 sec·South Broad Street
2
Turn right onto US 27 Business; US 84 Business; 1 Business; 38 Business
2.0 mi·3 min·East Shotwell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; GA 38
16 mi·20 min·US 84; GA 38
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 84; GA 38
2.1 mi·2 min·US 84; GA 38
5
Continue on US 84; GA 38
8.0 mi·13 min·US 84; GA 38
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 84; GA 38
5.3 mi·6 min·US 84; GA 38
7
Continue on Cairo Road
3.0 mi·4 min·Cairo Road
8
Continue on North Boulevard
0.4 mi·32 sec·North Boulevard
9
Turn straight onto US 84 BUS; GA 38 BUS
1.2 mi·2 min·North Madison Street
10
Turn left onto US 84 BUS; GA 38 BUS
2.1 mi·4 min·US 84 BUS; GA 38 BUS
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on US 84; GA 38
24 mi·29 min·US 84; GA 38
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 84; US 221; GA 38; GA 76; GA 333
15 mi·19 min·East Screven Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 84; US 221; GA 38
6.0 mi·10 min·West Hill Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 84; GA 38
9.8 mi·11 min·US 84; GA 38
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on US 84; GA 38
27 mi·37 min·US 84; GA 38
Use the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
93 ft·2 sec·Main Street
17
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi·2 min·Main Street
18
Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38
90 ft·2 sec·US 84; GA 38
19
Continue on US 84; GA 38
18 mi·23 min·US 84; GA 38
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Wadley Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Wadley Road
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·Glenmore Avenue
22
Continue on South Nicholls Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·South Nicholls Street
23
Turn right onto Francis Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·Francis Street
24
Turn slight right onto Jenkins Street
502 ft·16 sec·Jenkins Street
Use the right lane.
25
Turn left onto Screven Avenue
0.4 mi·38 sec·Screven Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn right onto US 1 Business
1.1 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn straight
459 ft·20 sec
28
Merge onto US 82; GA 520
0.1 mi·12 sec·Reynolds Street
29
Continue on US 82; GA 520
23 mi·31 min·Brunswick Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.8 mi·5 min·US 82; GA 520
31
Continue on US 82; GA 520
8.4 mi·11 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
32
Continue on US 82; GA 520
3.0 mi·3 min·US 82; GA 520
33
Turn left onto GA 99
13 mi·18 min·GA 99
Use the left lane.
34
Enter roundabout onto GA 99
120 ft·1 sec·GA 99
35
Continue on GA 99
2.4 mi·3 min·GA 99
36
Enter roundabout onto GA 99
152 ft·4 sec·GA 99
37
Continue on GA 99
0.3 mi·26 sec·GA 99
38
Enter roundabout
181 ft·3 sec
Toward I 95 North: Savannah
39
Continue
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 95 North: Savannah
40
Merge onto I 95
55 mi·59 min·I 95
41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
0.2 mi·13 sec·I 95
42
Take the exit
0.6 mi·41 sec
Exit 99AToward I 16 East: SavannahUse the slight right lane.
Exit 167AToward Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
47
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi·21 sec·West Bay Street
48
Turn uturn
117 ft·11 sec
49
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this trip can be completed in under 6 hours, leaving Bainbridge in the morning is ideal, allowing you to reach Savannah with plenty of daylight. The longest continuous stretch without a major break is over 110 miles on US 84, so plan a fuel or rest stop around that mark. With a fuel cost estimated at $41, keep your tank topped off, especially before heading onto longer highway segments. Given the relatively short duration, you have flexibility in when you choose to stop.
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 132.8 miles from Bainbridge, GA, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.3 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 58 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.8 miles or 3h 1m 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 52m
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 Bainbridge, 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 Bainbridge, GA
This is one driving day of about 265.6 miles and 5h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Bainbridge, 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 US 84 for about 110.3 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 265.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 27 Business; US 84 Business; 1 Business; 38 Business / East Shotwell Street
Turn right onto US 27 Business; US 84 Business; 1 Business; 38 Business / East Shotwell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
255.6 mi into trip|~5h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 16 East: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 99A
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
6
263.9 mi into trip|~5h 43m 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.
8
264.5 mi into trip|~5h 44m 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
7
265.6 mi into trip|~5h 47m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.21 one way
$78.43 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$43.09
$86.18
premium
$4.49
$46.97
$93.94
diesel
$4.80
$50.15
$100.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.7
0
$27.89
$12.75
Efficient EV
66.4
0
$23.24
$10.62
EV Truck/SUV
106.2
1
$37.18
$17.00
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Bainbridge, GA
Morning
in Bainbridge on Sunday
Local time
11:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:16AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:14AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Destination
Savannah, GA
Morning
in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
11:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Clear
S 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:16AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:14AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
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
2 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 47m 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 Frederica National Monument
National Monument
War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ea...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 201.5
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 265.6
St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man an...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
$15
near mile 183.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is mostly highway, with 78% of the 265.6 miles on interstates or major highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 110.3 miles on US 84 before transitioning to I-95. Expect frequent exits and merges as you approach and travel along the interstate sections. The final portion of the drive will involve more local road cruising.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.3 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 27 Business; US 84 Business; 1 Business; 38 Business / East Shotwell Street.
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 25 significant decision points across 265.6 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: near the start (US 27 Business; US 84 Business; 1 Business; 38 Business / East Shotwell Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 255.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 263.9 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•Fort Pulaski National Monument — national monument in the United States
•Congregation Mickve Israel — synagogue in Savannah, Georgia, USA
•Casimir Pulaski Monument — monument in Savannah, Georgia, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 47m. Total distance: 265.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 110.3 miles on US 84. 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: near the start (US 27 Business; US 84 Business; 1 Business; 38 Business / East Shotwell Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 255.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 263.9 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Frederica National Monument, Fort Pulaski National Monument and Cumberland Island National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 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.
