Origin
Homerville, GA
Late night in Homerville on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homerville, 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
3h 9m
Distance
149.5 mi
241 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homerville, GA
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Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
This 149.5-mile drive from Homerville, GA to Savannah, GA will take you approximately 3 hours and 9 minutes. It's a straightforward trip focused primarily on highway driving, making it an excellent candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this route is quite budget-friendly. You'll spend about 76% of your time on major highways, including I-95 and US 84, offering a consistent pace for most of the journey. The Southeast region provides a familiar backdrop for this relatively short, efficient trip.
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
74.7 miles from Homerville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 55.4 mi | 59m |
| Brunswick Highway | 23.5 mi | 31m |
| US 84 | 18 mi | 23m |
| US 82 | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| GA 99 | 15.8 mi | 21m |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| East Plant Avenue | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 55.4 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homerville, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on US 441; GA 89
46 ft
·
4 sec
·
Peach Street
2
Continue on US 441; GA 89
320 ft
·
22 sec
·
Peach Street
3
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
East Plant Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38
90 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 84; GA 38
7
Continue on US 84; GA 38
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Wadley Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Wadley Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenmore Avenue
10
Continue on South Nicholls Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Nicholls Street
11
Turn right onto Francis Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Francis Street
12
Turn slight right onto Jenkins Street
502 ft
·
16 sec
·
Jenkins Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Screven Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Screven Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 1 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn straight
459 ft
·
20 sec
16
Merge onto US 82; GA 520
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Reynolds Street
17
Continue on US 82; GA 520
23 mi
·
31 min
·
Brunswick Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 82; GA 520
19
Continue on US 82; GA 520
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 82; GA 520
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 82; GA 520
21
Turn left onto GA 99
13 mi
·
18 min
·
GA 99
Use the left lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto GA 99
120 ft
·
1 sec
·
GA 99
23
Continue on GA 99
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 99
24
Enter roundabout onto GA 99
152 ft
·
4 sec
·
GA 99
25
Continue on GA 99
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
GA 99
26
Enter roundabout
181 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 95 North: Savannah
27
Continue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 95 North: Savannah
28
Merge onto I 95
55 mi
·
59 min
·
I 95
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 95
30
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 99A
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
Use the slight right lane.
31
Merge onto I 16
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork onto I 16
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 167A
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
35
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Bay Street
36
Turn uturn
117 ft
·
11 sec
37
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time in Savannah. The longest stretch without a major exit is 55.4 miles on I-95, so ensure you have adequate fuel before heading into that segment. There's one recommended stop, but with the relatively short distance, you can be flexible with your breaks. Keep an eye on traffic as you approach Savannah, especially if traveling during peak hours. The $23 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices.
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 74.7 miles from Homerville, GA, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.4 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 33 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.7 miles or 1h 42m 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 37m
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 Homerville, 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 Homerville, GA
This is one driving day of about 149.5 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Homerville, 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 95 for about 55.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.7 miles from Homerville, 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 139.5 and 149.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
139.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m 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
147.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m 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
148.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 6m 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
148.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 6m 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
149.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.38 one way
$46.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.56 | $51.12 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.67 | $55.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.01 | $66.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 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 | 44.9 | 0 | $15.70 | $7.18 |
| Efficient EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.08 | $5.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.93 | $9.57 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Savannah, GA
Late night in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hazlehurst, GA
75 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
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 9m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this 149.5-mile journey, with 76% of the route utilizing major roadways like I-95 and US 84. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 55.4 miles on I-95, so you'll have plenty of opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While primarily highway-based, segments on Brunswick Highway and US 84 might offer a slightly different feel, though the overall character remains geared towards efficient travel. This route is designed for steady progress rather than winding scenic exploration.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.4 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Brunswick Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 139.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 149.5 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 139.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 147.7 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 149.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.4 miles on I 95. 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 139.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 147.7 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 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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