East Griffin, GA to Savannah, GA is 215.5 miles and takes about 3h 57m via I-75 and I-16, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The route is almost entirely highway, making for a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day duration, you can easily complete this trip without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical option for getting from one part of the state to another efficiently.
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
107.7 miles from East Griffin, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 16
164.2 mi
2h 57m
I 75
39.2 mi
42m
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
7.6 mi
9m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi
2m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
0.6 mi
<1m
Barrow Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Newton Road
0.4 mi
<1m
High Falls Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 16
— 164.2 mi, about 2h 57m
Traffic on I-16
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 114 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~963 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,428
Quietest
1 AM
~114 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 East Griffin, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on this road
69 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn sharp right onto High Falls Road
0.2 mi·29 sec·High Falls Road
3
Turn right onto Newton Road
0.4 mi·43 sec·Newton Road
4
Turn right onto Barrow Road
0.4 mi·48 sec·Barrow Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto GA 16
0.7 mi·51 sec·Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 16
6.9 mi·8 min·Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South: MaconUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
27 mi·28 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
12 mi·13 min·I 75
Toward Macon, SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
14
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi·21 sec·West Bay Street
16
Turn uturn
117 ft·11 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3h 57m drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid any potential traffic, especially as you get closer to Savannah. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but planning for one stop is recommended. The longest stretch without an exit is over 160 miles, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you near the 164.2-mile mark on I-16, as services can be more spread out in some sections.
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 107.7 miles from East Griffin, GA, or about 1h 59m 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 47 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.7 miles or 1h 59m 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 13m
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 East Griffin, 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 East Griffin, GA
This is one driving day of about 215.5 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from East Griffin, 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 215.4 — 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|High Falls Road
Turn sharp right onto High Falls Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
36.2 mi into trip|~41m 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
8
48.5 mi into trip|~54m 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
214.3 mi into trip|~3h 54m 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
215.4 mi into trip|~3h 57m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.01 one way
$64.02 round trip
$3.77/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$36.09
$72.18
premium
$4.68
$39.73
$79.46
diesel
$5.75
$48.79
$97.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.7
0
$22.63
$10.34
Efficient EV
53.9
0
$18.86
$8.62
EV Truck/SUV
86.2
1
$30.17
$13.79
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
East Griffin, GA
Morning
in East Griffin on Saturday
Local time
9:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
W 5 to 10 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 15 at 8:49PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Savannah, GA
Morning
in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
9:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
SW 2 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 15 at 8:49PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville 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
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
3h 57m 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 52
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$10
near mile 215.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 98% of this 215.5-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 164.2 miles on I-16. After Arthur K. Bolton Parkway, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of your trip. Expect a lot of highway driving with frequent exit and entrance ramps as you navigate between interstates.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
7/10
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 early in the drive near High Falls Road.
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 14 significant decision points across 215.5 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: near the start (High Falls Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 36.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
871 ft22 ft
Total Climb
165 ft
Total Descent
1,013 ft
Highest Point
871 ft
Elevation Range
849 ft
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 East Griffin, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.
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 3h 57m. Total distance: 215.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). 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.
Yes — we found about 24 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 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (High Falls Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 36.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Fort Pulaski National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Savannah, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
