This 284-mile journey from Carrollton, Georgia, to Savannah, Georgia, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 5 hours and 29 minutes. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 92% of the drive utilizing major interstates like I-75 and I-16, along with South Fulton Parkway. With a projected fuel cost of around $44, this trip offers a straightforward and efficient way to get from the Southeast region to its coastal counterpart. It's a practical option if you're looking to cover ground quickly and are comfortable with extended periods on the interstate.
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
142 miles from Carrollton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 16
164.2 mi
2h 57m
I 75
71.2 mi
1h 17m
South Fulton Parkway
18.5 mi
25m
Bankhead Highway
10.7 mi
16m
Duncan Memorial Highway
5 mi
7m
Capps Ferry Road
3.2 mi
5m
Forest Parkway
2.3 mi
4m
US 29 CONN
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 16
— 164.2 mi, about 2h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on this road
142 ft·10 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right
189 ft·16 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Cliff Street
161 ft·9 sec·North Cliff Street
4
Turn right onto Alabama Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Alabama Street
5
Continue on Newnan Street
0.4 mi·48 sec·Newnan Street
6
Continue on Bankhead Highway
4.7 mi·7 min·Bankhead Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on GA 166
6.0 mi·8 min·Bankhead Highway
8
Continue on GA 166
4.6 mi·6 min·Duncan Memorial Highway
9
Enter roundabout onto GA 166
118 ft·2 sec·Duncan Memorial Highway
10
Continue on GA 166
0.4 mi·36 sec·Duncan Memorial Highway
11
Turn right onto Capps Ferry Road
3.2 mi·5 min·Capps Ferry Road
12
Continue on South Fulton Parkway
13 mi·17 min·South Fulton Parkway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 Alternate; GA 14 Alternate
5.7 mi·7 min·South Fulton Parkway
14
Continue on US 29 CONN; GA 14 CONN
1.9 mi·2 min·US 29 CONN; GA 14 CONN
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on GA 14 Connector
1.3 mi·1 min·GA 14 Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, MaconUse the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 285
1.0 mi·1 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 60Toward GA 139: Riverdale RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
163 ft·4 sec
Toward GA 139 SouthUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto GA 139
467 ft·10 sec·Riverdale Road
21
Turn left onto Forest Parkway
2.3 mi·4 min·Forest Parkway
Use the left lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 75Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 75 South: MaconUse the straight lane.
24
Merge onto I 75
59 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
12 mi·13 min·I 75
Toward Macon, SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
1.1 mi·1 min
Exit 165Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, SavannahUse the slight right lane.
Exit 167AToward Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi·21 sec·West Bay Street
32
Turn uturn
117 ft·11 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour and 29-minute duration, this route is very manageable as a single-day trip. To make the most of your drive, consider an early morning departure from Carrollton to avoid potential traffic, especially around the Atlanta metro area as you connect to I-75. With only one recommended stop, you'll want to ensure you're fueled up before heading out. The longest stretch without a major road change is 164.2 miles on I-16, so plan your last substantial break before entering that segment to ensure comfort.
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 142 miles from Carrollton, GA, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.2 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 62 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142 miles or 2h 53m 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 32m
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 Carrollton, 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 Carrollton, GA
This is one driving day of about 284 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Carrollton, 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 I 16 for about 164.2 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 41.3 and 282.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
41.3 mi into trip|~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airpor...
8
42.9 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 139 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GA 139 South
8
104.8 mi into trip|~2h 13m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Macon, Savannah
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117 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
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 165
Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
8
282.9 mi into trip|~5h 26m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.41 one way
$88.82 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg99 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$48.56
$97.12
premium
$4.70
$52.56
$105.12
diesel
$5.61
$62.70
$125.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85.2
1
$29.82
$13.63
Efficient EV
71
0
$24.85
$11.36
EV Truck/SUV
113.6
1
$39.76
$18.18
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Carrollton, GA
Night
in Carrollton on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Savannah, GA
Night
in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
9 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 29m 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.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 117.5
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
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...
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this 284-mile drive, as 92% of the route consists of major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-75 and then transition to I-16, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 164.2 miles. This profile suggests a drive characterized by consistent speed limits and fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops. The extensive highway share means you'll likely encounter a predictable driving environment for most of the trip.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 164.2 mi on I 16.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 16 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.3 miles in.
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 21 significant decision points across 284 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 41.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Carrollton, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.
Macon
41.3 mi in|~1h
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 29m. Total distance: 284 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 164.2 miles on I 16. 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 41.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Fort Pulaski National Monument and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 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.
