Maysville to Savannah is 243 miles and takes about 5h 6m via Savannah Highway and GA 24, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, traversing the Southeast region from start to finish. Expect a drive that primarily uses surface roads, offering a more grounded perspective of the landscape compared to interstate travel. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion.
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
121.5 miles from Maysville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Savannah Highway
38.3 mi
44m
GA 24
28.8 mi
41m
Carl Sanders Highway
23.6 mi
25m
Lexington Road
23.3 mi
29m
US 78
21.9 mi
27m
Peach Orchard Road
21.4 mi
25m
North Columbia Avenue
13.4 mi
16m
Commerce Road
9.5 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 38.3 mi, about 44m
Traffic on I-520
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~3,973 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~199 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20×
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 Maysville, GA and Savannah, GA.
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Start on GA 98
28 ft·5 sec·Maysville Road
2
Continue on GA 98
5.9 mi·9 min·Maysville Road
3
Continue on 98
0.4 mi·43 sec·Maysville Highway
4
Continue on 98
0.3 mi·26 sec·Maysville Road
5
Continue on 98
2.4 mi·3 min·North Elm Street
6
Turn right onto US 441; GA 15
6.2 mi·8 min·US 441; GA 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 441; GA 15
9.5 mi·11 min·Commerce Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 10 Loop; GA 15
0.2 mi·11 sec·GA Inner Loop 10
10
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 10 Loop; GA 15
0.9 mi·1 min·Inner Loop 10
11
Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15
2.5 mi·3 min·Inner Loop 10
Exit 10CToward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, LexingtonUse the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·13 sec
Exit 8Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington RoadUse the right lane.
13
Turn right onto US 78 Business; GA 10
0.1 mi·14 sec·Oconee Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 78 Business; GA 10
1.5 mi·2 min·Lexington Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 78; GA 10
0.2 mi·24 sec·Lexington Highway
16
Continue on US 78; GA 10
5.8 mi·8 min·Lexington Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 78; GA 10
8.4 mi·9 min·Athens Road
18
Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22
0.9 mi·58 sec·Main Street
19
Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22
9.3 mi·10 min·Washington Road
20
Continue on US 78; GA 10
16 mi·18 min·Lexington Road
21
Turn right onto US 78; GA 10; GA 17
22 mi·27 min·US 78; GA 10; GA 17
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I-20 East: AugustaUse the left lane.
23
Merge onto I 20
24 mi·25 min·Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 520 East, GA 232Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 520 East
26
Continue on I 520
6.7 mi·7 min·Bobby Jones Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward US 25, GA 121
28
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
4.3 mi·5 min·Peach Orchard Road
29
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi·21 sec·Nellie Drive
30
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
17 mi·20 min·Peach Orchard Road
31
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
2.7 mi·4 min·Liberty Street
32
Continue on GA 24
28 mi·40 min·GA 24
33
Take the ramp onto GA 24
0.3 mi·39 sec·GA 24
34
Merge onto US 301; GA 24; GA 73
4.4 mi·5 min·Burton's Ferry Highway
35
Turn left onto US 301 Business; GA 73
2.6 mi·3 min·US 301 Business; GA 73
36
At end of road, turn left onto GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi·26 sec·Perimeter Road
37
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
38 mi·44 min·Savannah Highway
Use the straight lane.
38
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.1 mi·7 sec·Augusta Highway
39
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
13 mi·16 min·North Columbia Avenue
Use the straight lane.
40
Turn left onto GA 307; Alternate GA 21
1.1 mi·1 min·Bourne Avenue
Use the left lane.
41
Turn right onto GA 25
2.2 mi·3 min·Main Street
42
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; GA 26
465 ft·7 sec·Main Street
43
Continue on US 80; GA 26
2.5 mi·4 min·West Bay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
Turn left
117 ft·11 sec
45
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. While the route is manageable in one day, factor in one stop for fuel or a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major highway is 38.3 miles. Since this trip is less than 6 hours and stays within Georgia, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best.
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 121.5 miles from Maysville, GA, or about 2h 31m 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 53 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.5 miles or 2h 31m 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 12m
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 Maysville, 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 Maysville, GA
This is one driving day of about 243 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Maysville, 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 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 24.7 and 116.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
24.7 mi into trip|~35m in
Take the exit toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
8
26 mi into trip|~37m in|US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10
Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10 toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
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 10C
Toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop I...
8
28.5 mi into trip|~40m in
Take the exit toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 8
Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington R...
7
92.8 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Take the ramp toward I-20 East: Augusta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-20 East: Augusta
7
116.7 mi into trip|~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 520 East, GA 232
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 520 East, GA 232
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.88 one way
$71.75 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$39.43
$78.85
premium
$4.49
$42.97
$85.95
diesel
$4.80
$45.88
$91.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.9
0
$25.52
$11.66
Efficient EV
60.8
0
$21.26
$9.72
EV Truck/SUV
97.2
1
$34.02
$15.55
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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
Maysville, GA
Afternoon
in Maysville on Sunday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 0 to 5 mph23% 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
Afternoon
in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
S 3 to 13 mph10% 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
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
1 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 6m 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only 27% of the drive on highways. You'll experience the longest stretch on Savannah Highway, covering 38.3 miles, before transitioning to GA 24 and Carl Sanders Highway. Given the high percentage of surface roads, anticipate more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you pass through various towns and rural areas.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
45 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?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.7 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 243 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 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.5 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
904 ft22 ft
Total Climb
124 ft
Total Descent
1,005 ft
Highest Point
904 ft
Elevation Range
882 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 Maysville, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington 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 6m. Total distance: 243 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
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.
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 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Pulaski National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 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.
