Traveling from Hephzibah to Savannah covers 125.2 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. This route is a straightforward journey within the Southeast region of Georgia, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a estimated fuel cost of $20, it is a budget-friendly way to reach the coast. You will spend your time navigating local roads rather than high-speed interstates, which allows for a more relaxed pace. Since the total duration is just over two hours, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless you have specific business in Savannah. This drive is best viewed as a direct transit rather than a multi-stop expedition, offering a consistent experience from start to finish.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.1 miles from Hephzibah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Savannah Highway
38.3 mi
44m
GA 24
28.8 mi
41m
Peach Orchard Road
15.4 mi
17m
North Columbia Avenue
13.4 mi
16m
Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi
5m
Liberty Street
2.7 mi
4m
US 301 Business
2.6 mi
3m
West Bay Street
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 38.3 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hephzibah, GA and Savannah, GA.
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Start on GA 88
2.2 mi·3 min·Georgia 88
2
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
15 mi·17 min·Peach Orchard Road
3
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
2.7 mi·4 min·Liberty Street
4
Continue on GA 24
28 mi·40 min·GA 24
5
Take the ramp onto GA 24
0.3 mi·39 sec·GA 24
6
Merge onto US 301; GA 24; GA 73
4.4 mi·5 min·Burton's Ferry Highway
7
Turn left onto US 301 Business; GA 73
2.6 mi·3 min·US 301 Business; GA 73
8
At end of road, turn left onto GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi·26 sec·Perimeter Road
9
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
38 mi·44 min·Savannah Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.1 mi·7 sec·Augusta Highway
11
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
13 mi·16 min·North Columbia Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto GA 307; Alternate GA 21
1.1 mi·1 min·Bourne Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto GA 25
2.2 mi·3 min·Main Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; GA 26
465 ft·7 sec·Main Street
15
Continue on US 80; GA 26
2.5 mi·4 min·West Bay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left
117 ft·11 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 2-hour and 11-minute drive, try to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on local surface streets. Since there are zero scheduled stops in the data, you have the flexibility to plan your own breaks whenever you need to stretch your legs. Keep your $20 fuel budget in mind as you prepare, and ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Hephzibah, as local roads can lead to unpredictable fuel availability compared to major interstates. Because this is a turn-heavy route without any significant highway stretches, keep a close eye on your GPS navigation to avoid missing critical turns on roads like Liberty Street. Taking this trip in one go is very manageable, so enjoy the freedom of having no required stops along the way.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.1 miles from Hephzibah, GA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.1 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
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 Hephzibah, 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 Hephzibah, GA
This is one driving day of about 114.2 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Hephzibah, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Savannah Highway for about 38.3 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 114.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2.2 mi into trip|~3m in|US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT / Peach Orchard Road
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT / Peach Orchard Road
Navigation decision point
3
17.6 mi into trip|~21m in|US 25; GA 121 / Liberty Street
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121 / Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
4
108.3 mi into trip|~2h 16m 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
111.6 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|US 80; GA 26 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; GA 26 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
114.2 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.86 one way
$35.72 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.53
$39.05
premium
$4.70
$21.14
$42.27
diesel
$5.61
$25.21
$50.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.3
0
$11.99
$5.48
Efficient EV
28.6
0
$9.99
$4.57
EV Truck/SUV
45.7
0
$15.99
$7.31
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Hephzibah, GA
Late night
in Hephzibah on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Savannah, GA
Late night
in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
3:52 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
7 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
2h 26m 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 114.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you transition from Hephzibah toward the coast. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies on a series of local roads, including Peach Orchard Road, Liberty Street, and Burton's Ferry Highway. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 125.2-mile distance. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, as the longest single leg is 0 miles on Peach Orchard Road. Consequently, you should stay alert, as the route requires constant attention to turns and changing road conditions. It is a hands-on driving experience that demands your focus far more than a typical highway cruise would.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.3 mi on Savannah Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT / Peach Orchard Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT / Peach Orchard Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (US 25; GA 121 / Liberty Street): Navigation decision point; at 108.3 miles (GA 307; Alternate GA 21 / Bourne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 114.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.3 miles on Savannah Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT / Peach Orchard Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (US 25; GA 121 / Liberty Street): Navigation decision point; at 108.3 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.
