Origin
Guyton, GA
Morning in Guyton on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guyton, GA to Savannah, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guyton, GA
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Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Guyton to Savannah, you are in for a quick, 28.5-mile journey that takes approximately 40 minutes. This local excursion is perfect for a one-day trip, as it avoids the interstate system entirely and relies on regional roads like Church Street, Springfield Avenue, and State Road 119. You can expect to spend about $4 on fuel for the trek, making it a very economical commute within the Southeast. Because the drive is short, you do not need to worry about booking an overnight stay or splitting the trip into multiple days. It is a straightforward, practical way to travel between these two Georgia locations without the intensity of highway traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 21 | 20.6 mi | 24m |
| State Road 119 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| West Bay Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Bourne Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
GA 21
— 20.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guyton, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on 5th Avenue
76 ft
·
8 sec
·
5th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
3
Turn left onto GA 119
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
4
Continue on GA 119
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
State Road 119
5
Turn right onto GA 21; I 3 FUT
21 mi
·
24 min
·
GA 21; I 3 FUT
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto GA 307; Alternate GA 21
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourne Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto GA 25
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; GA 26
465 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on US 80; GA 26
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Bay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left
117 ft
·
11 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Church Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
GA 21; I 3 FUT
Turn right onto GA 21; I 3 FUT
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
25.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
GA 307; Alternate GA 21 / Bourne Avenue
Turn left onto GA 307; Alternate GA 21 / Bourne Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
29 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 80; GA 26 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; GA 26 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
31.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Savannah, GA
Morning in Savannah on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will spend your time navigating local roads, meaning you should be prepared for frequent adjustments and consistent attention to the road ahead. There is no long-distance, high-speed stretch to rely on, with the longest uninterrupted segment being zero miles on Church Street. This character makes the trip feel more like a series of interconnected local connectors than a singular high-speed transit. You will experience a steady, hands-on driving pace from start to finish.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on GA 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 21 and State Road 119. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Church Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (GA 21; I 3 FUT): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles (GA 307; Alternate GA 21 / Bourne Avenue): 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 44m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on GA 21. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (GA 21; I 3 FUT): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles (GA 307; Alternate GA 21 / Bourne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Pulaski National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Savannah, GA before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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