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Trip from Gordon, GA to Savannah, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 3m

Distance

154.7 mi

249 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 52m ★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Gordon, GA, GA

Gordon, GA

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city in and county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, United States

Savannah, GA

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Trip Overview

Gordon, GA to Savannah, GA is 154.7 miles and takes about 3h 3m via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 441, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Georgia, traversing the Southeast region from start to finish. It's a straightforward, primarily highway drive that's well-suited for a single day trip. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it a practical choice if you need to get from point A to point B 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

77.4 miles from Gordon, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 111.9 mi 2h 1m
US 441 26.7 mi 34m
West Main Street 8.4 mi 12m
Martin Luther King Jr Drive 3.5 mi 5m
Owens Sheperd Road 2.1 mi 5m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 0.8 mi 2m
Milledgeville Road 0.4 mi <1m
Pine Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 111.9 mi, about 2h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gordon, GA and Savannah, GA.

1

Start on Milledgeville Road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Milledgeville Road
2

Turn right onto Pine Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Pine Street
3

Continue on Pine Street

293 ft · 12 sec · Pine Street
4

Turn left onto Owens Sheperd Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · Owens Sheperd Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto GA 57

8.4 mi · 12 min · West Main Street
6

Turn right onto US 441; GA 29

21 mi · 25 min · US 441; GA 29
Use the right lane.
7

Turn left onto US 441; GA 29

5.4 mi · 9 min · US 441; GA 29
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on GA 19

3.5 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
10

Merge onto I 16

111 mi · 2 hr · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 16

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec
Exit 167A Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto GA 25 Connector

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Bay Street
15

Turn uturn

117 ft · 11 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 3 minutes, starting your drive in Gordon, GA, anytime in the morning should allow ample time to reach Savannah before evening. With a fuel cost estimated at $24, you'll want to ensure you have enough gas before departing, as there's only one planned stop. The longest stretch without a break is over 111 miles, so consider a quick stretch and restroom break just before or after this segment. This route is efficient, so you can be flexible with your departure time.

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 77.4 miles from Gordon, GA, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.9 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 34 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 77.4 miles or 1h 38m 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 31m

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 Gordon, 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 Gordon, GA

This is one driving day of about 154.7 miles and 3h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Gordon, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 111.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

human settlement in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Dublin, GA

77 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Dublin, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Swainsboro, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.4 miles from Gordon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 154.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | GA 57 / West Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto GA 57 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
153 mi into trip | ~2h 59m 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
153.6 mi into trip | ~3h 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
6
153.7 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in | Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
154.7 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.19 one way

$48.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $26.45 $52.90
premium $4.70 $28.63 $57.26
diesel $5.61 $34.16 $68.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.4 0 $16.24 $7.43
Efficient EV 38.7 0 $13.54 $6.19
EV Truck/SUV 61.9 0 $21.66 $9.90

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 20, 2026

Origin

Gordon, GA

Morning in Gordon on Tuesday

Local time

6:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Morning in Savannah on Tuesday

Local time

6:39 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

4 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 3m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway driving, with 90% of the trip on major roads. You'll encounter a long stretch of 111.9 miles on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, indicating significant time spent cruising. The transition to surface streets will occur as you approach your destination, with West Main Street marking the final leg. Expect a consistent driving experience with fewer complex intersections for the majority of your travel.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.9 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 441. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near GA 57 / West Main Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 154.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (GA 57 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 153 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 153.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Savannah, GA

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 154.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111.9 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. 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 2.8 miles (GA 57 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 153 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 153.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Savannah, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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