Origin
Hinesville, GA
Late night in Hinesville on Sunday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinesville, GA to Savannah, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinesville, GA
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Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip from Hinesville to Savannah, this 41.2-mile journey is an efficient way to traverse Georgia’s Southeast region. You can easily complete the drive in about 56 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting around $7 for fuel should cover your travel costs, keeping this excursion very affordable. Since the entire route stays within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape as you move toward the coast. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, this short transit offers a simple, no-fuss connection between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| Leroy Coffer Highway | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| West Oglethorpe Highway | 5.5 mi | 10m |
| Ocean Highway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Bay Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Martin Luther King Junior Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 11.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinesville, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on this road
69 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
3
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38; GA 196
5.5 mi
·
10 min
·
West Oglethorpe Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto GA 196
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Leroy Coffer Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the exit
141 ft
·
4 sec
6
Continue on US 17; GA 25
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Coastal Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 17; GA 25
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Ocean Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 95 North: Savannah
9
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 95
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 99A
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 16
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 16
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 167A
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Bay Street
17
Turn uturn
117 ft
·
11 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Hinesville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 31.2 and 41.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
31.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward I 16 East: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 99A
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
6
39.5 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
40.1 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
40.2 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
41.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.44 one way
$12.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
S 2 to 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 9:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 8:14PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
54°F
Midway, GA
21 mi in
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
56m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that blends local roads with interstate travel. You will spend about 48% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of Leroy Coffer Highway, the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, and I-95. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 11.4-mile segment on I-95, which allows for a steady pace before you transition back to local connectors. Navigating this route provides a clear contrast between the faster, multi-lane highway sections and the more measured flow of the regional parkways. It is a functional drive that shifts gears as you transition from the outskirts into the Savannah area.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 41.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.5 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
73 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
41 ft
Total Descent
91 ft
Highest Point
73 ft
Elevation Range
67 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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: at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.5 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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