Traveling from Grantville to Savannah covers 259.4 miles, a journey that typically takes about 5 hours behind the wheel. Because the majority of this route is highway-focused, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $42 for fuel to complete the transit across Georgia. Since both cities are located within the Southeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the interior of the state toward the coast. While you could technically push through in one go, planning for at least one stop will keep you refreshed for your arrival in Savannah.
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
129.7 miles from Grantville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 38m 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
GA 16
19.7 mi
27m
Newnan Road
13.5 mi
20m
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
9.2 mi
11m
I 85
5.7 mi
6m
US 29
1.6 mi
2m
Memorial Drive
1 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
4 PM
~958 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,352
Quietest
1 AM
~111 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
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 Grantville, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Lone Oak Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·Lone Oak Street
3
Turn left onto US 29; GA 14
1.6 mi·2 min·US 29; GA 14
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
5
Merge onto I 85
5.7 mi·6 min·I 85
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 41Toward US 27, US 29: NewnanUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14
0.5 mi·1 min·South US 29
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto GA 16
5.9 mi·8 min·GA 16
9
Continue on GA 16
2.7 mi·3 min·GA 16
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
38 ft·1 sec·GA 16
11
Continue on GA 16
3.8 mi·5 min·GA 16
12
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
97 ft·1 sec·GA 16
13
Continue on GA 16
1.2 mi·1 min·GA 16
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on GA 16
6.0 mi·8 min·GA 16
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
134 ft·4 sec·Newnan Road
16
Continue on GA 16
13 mi·20 min·Newnan Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on GA 16
0.5 mi·1 min·East Taylor Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on GA 16
1.0 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
19
Continue on GA 16
2.2 mi·3 min·Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 16
6.9 mi·8 min·Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South: MaconUse the right lane.
22
Merge onto I 75
27 mi·28 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
12 mi·13 min·I 75
Toward Macon, SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
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.
28
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi·21 sec·West Bay Street
30
Turn uturn
117 ft·11 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 5-hour travel time, consider departing Grantville early in the morning to beat potential traffic clusters. Since the route includes one recommended stop, use that break to stretch your legs and refuel before committing to the longest 164.2-mile stretch on I-16. Given the highway-heavy nature of the trip, keep a close watch on your cruise control and stay alert during the longer interstate segments. This route’s efficiency gives you the flexibility to arrive in Savannah by the afternoon if you maintain a steady pace. Always verify your fuel gauge before merging onto I-16, as this is where you will spend the most uninterrupted time on the road.
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 129.7 miles from Grantville, GA, or about 2h 38m 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 57 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.7 miles or 2h 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 4h 7m
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 Grantville, 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 Grantville, GA
This is one driving day of about 259.4 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Grantville, 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 259.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8.1 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward US 27, US 29: Newnan
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 41
Toward US 27, US 29: Newnan
8
80.2 mi into trip|~1h 44m 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
92.4 mi into trip|~1h 57m 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
258.3 mi into trip|~4h 57m 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
259.4 mi into trip|~5h in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.30 one way
$76.59 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$42.09
$84.17
premium
$4.49
$45.87
$91.75
diesel
$4.80
$48.98
$97.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.8
0
$27.24
$12.45
Efficient EV
64.9
0
$22.70
$10.38
EV Truck/SUV
103.8
1
$36.32
$16.60
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 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
Grantville, GA
Late night
in Grantville on Monday
Local time
2:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph1% 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
Late night
in Savannah on Monday
Local time
2:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Clear
S 2 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
89°F
Jackson, GA
130 mi in
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
6 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 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 98.4
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 259.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a high-speed experience, as 93% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-75 and I-16, with a significant 164.2-mile stretch occurring on I-16 alone. The transition from GA-16 onto the interstate system shifts the drive from local roads to a more efficient, high-speed pace. While the interstate grind is predictable, it allows for steady progress across the state. Prepare for a straightforward, interstate-heavy commute that favors speed over winding secondary roads.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 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 8.1 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 22 significant decision points across 259.4 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 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.4 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
923 ft22 ft
Total Climb
269 ft
Total Descent
1,110 ft
Highest Point
923 ft
~18.5 mi in
Elevation Range
901 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 Grantville, 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 5h. Total distance: 259.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). 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 25 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 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.4 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 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.
