Traveling from Douglas to Savannah covers 129.5 miles across the Southeast, typically taking about 3 hours and 6 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach the coast without needing to split your journey into multiple days. You should budget approximately $21 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this path involves a mix of roads, including Lanes Bridge Road, GA 144, and Barnard Street as you approach your destination. It is a straightforward trip that bridges the inland landscape of Douglas with the historic atmosphere of Savannah.
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
64.8 miles from Douglas, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Lanes Bridge Road
21.1 mi
35m
GA 144
20 mi
27m
Barnard Street
19.4 mi
28m
US 1
12.7 mi
14m
Nicholls Road
11.1 mi
16m
Atlantic Avenue
9.6 mi
14m
I 95
8.8 mi
9m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
8.3 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
Lanes Bridge Road
— 21.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on this road
124 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto GA 32
61 ft·8 sec·East Ward Street
3
Turn left onto US 441; GA 31
271 ft·14 sec·South Peterson Avenue
4
Turn left onto GA 32
1.0 mi·2 min·East Ashley Street
5
Continue on GA 32
0.1 mi·18 sec·Westgreen Road
6
Turn right onto US 221; GA 32; GA 135
0.1 mi·16 sec·Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto GA 32
11 mi·16 min·Nicholls Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on GA 32
1.2 mi·1 min·Van Streat Highway
9
Continue on GA 32
9.6 mi·14 min·Atlantic Avenue
10
Turn left onto 4 Alternate
237 ft·4 sec·North Dixon Street
11
Continue on 4 Alternate
0.8 mi·1 min·North Dixon Street
12
Turn left onto US 1; US 23; GA 4
5.2 mi·5 min·North Pierce Street
13
Continue on US 1; GA 4
13 mi·14 min·US 1; GA 4
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto GA 144
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
15
Continue on GA 144
0.2 mi·25 sec·Ten Mile Road
16
Turn straight onto GA 144
21 mi·35 min·Lanes Bridge Road
17
Continue on GA 121; GA 169
377 ft·7 sec·GA 121; GA 169
18
Turn right onto GA 144
6.0 mi·9 min·Hencart Road
19
Turn slight right onto GA 23; GA 57; GA 144
19 mi·28 min·Barnard Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto GA 119
0.8 mi·1 min·GA 119
21
Turn left onto GA 144
20 mi·27 min·GA 144
Use the left lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto GA 144
160 ft·2 sec·GA 144
23
Continue on GA 144
359 ft·7 sec·GA 144
24
Enter roundabout
213 ft·3 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
25
Continue
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
26
Merge onto I 95
8.6 mi·9 min·I 95
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
0.2 mi·13 sec·I 95
28
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.
32
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
33
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi·21 sec·West Bay Street
34
Turn uturn
117 ft·11 sec
35
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since the trip takes just over three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your preferred arrival. Aim to incorporate at least one stop to break up the drive, as this will help keep you alert throughout the 129.5-mile journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early on, as the $21 estimated cost can vary depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local gas prices along the route. Because you will be utilizing specific local roads like GA 144 and Barnard Street, ensure your GPS is updated to handle the transitions between the highway segments and the final approach into Savannah. Enjoy the ease of a one-day trip that gets you from the inland region to your destination efficiently.
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 64.8 miles from Douglas, GA, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 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 28 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.8 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 36m
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 Douglas, 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 Douglas, GA
This is one driving day of about 129.5 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Douglas, 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 Lanes Bridge Road for about 21.1 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 129.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.2 mi into trip|~3m in|US 221; GA 32; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Turn right onto US 221; GA 32; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
110.5 mi into trip|~2h 42m in
Enter roundabout toward I 95 North: Florence
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 95 North: Florence
7
119.5 mi into trip|~2h 52m 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
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128.4 mi into trip|~3h 3m 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
129.5 mi into trip|~3h 6m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.25 one way
$40.50 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$22.14
$44.28
premium
$4.70
$23.97
$47.94
diesel
$5.61
$28.59
$57.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.9
0
$13.60
$6.22
Efficient EV
32.4
0
$11.33
$5.18
EV Truck/SUV
51.8
0
$18.13
$8.29
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Douglas, GA
Late night
in Douglas on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Savannah, GA
Late night
in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 129.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed-road profile, meaning you won't be stuck on a monotonous interstate for the entire duration. With only 39% of the route consisting of highway travel, you can expect a variety of road types that keep the experience engaging. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.1 miles while on Lanes Bridge Road, which serves as a key segment of the journey. As you transition from the local stretches onto the highway and back into city streets, the pace of the drive changes significantly. Expect a balanced mix of steady highway cruising and more localized driving conditions as you move toward the coast.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on Lanes Bridge Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 1.2 miles in near US 221; GA 32; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 129.5 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 1.2 miles (US 221; GA 32; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 119.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 129.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on Lanes Bridge Road. 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 1.2 miles (US 221; GA 32; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 119.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Pulaski National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Savannah, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
