This 254.4-mile journey from Newnan, Georgia, to Savannah, Georgia, is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can comfortably be completed in a single day. Expect to spend around 4 hours and 55 minutes on the road, covering approximately 92% of the trip on major interstates like I-75 and I-16. With a projected fuel cost of about $41, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route predominantly stays within Georgia, offering a consistent Southeast driving experience. This drive is ideal for those looking for efficiency and a direct path to their destination, with one planned stop suggesting a good point to break up the travel.
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
127.2 miles from Newnan, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 16
164.2 mi
2h 57m
I 75
39.2 mi
42m
GA 16
19.7 mi
27m
Newnan Road
13.5 mi
20m
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
9.2 mi
11m
Greenville Street
1.7 mi
3m
South US 29
1.5 mi
2m
Memorial Drive
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 16
— 164.2 mi, about 2h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and Savannah, GA.
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Start on US 29; GA 14
0.4 mi·1 min·Jackson Street
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Continue on US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
0.2 mi·28 sec·LaGrange Street
3
Turn left onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
317 ft·10 sec·Salbide Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
1.7 mi·3 min·Greenville Street
5
Continue on US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
1.5 mi·2 min·South US 29
6
Turn left onto GA 16
5.9 mi·8 min·GA 16
7
Continue on GA 16
2.7 mi·3 min·GA 16
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
38 ft·1 sec·GA 16
9
Continue on GA 16
3.8 mi·5 min·GA 16
10
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
97 ft·1 sec·GA 16
11
Continue on GA 16
1.2 mi·1 min·GA 16
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on GA 16
6.0 mi·8 min·GA 16
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
134 ft·4 sec·Newnan Road
14
Continue on GA 16
13 mi·20 min·Newnan Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on GA 16
0.5 mi·1 min·East Taylor Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on GA 16
1.0 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
17
Continue on GA 16
2.2 mi·3 min·Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 16
6.9 mi·8 min·Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South: MaconUse the right lane.
20
Merge onto I 75
27 mi·28 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
12 mi·13 min·I 75
Toward Macon, SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
1.1 mi·1 min
Exit 165Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, SavannahUse the slight right lane.
Exit 167AToward Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi·21 sec·West Bay Street
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Turn uturn
117 ft·11 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour and 55 minute estimated duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day. To make the most of your travel time, consider departing early in the morning to avoid potential traffic, especially when leaving the Newnan area. With a longest stretch of 164.2 miles on I-16, plan your single stop strategically to coincide with this longer segment for maximum efficiency. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $41, and ensure you're topped off before beginning the 164.2-mile stretch on I-16 to avoid any unnecessary detours.
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 127.2 miles from Newnan, GA, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.2 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 56 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.2 miles or 2h 36m 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 4m
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 Newnan, 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 Newnan, GA
This is one driving day of about 254.4 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Newnan, 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 16 for about 164.2 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 40.7 and 254.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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40.7 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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75.1 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Macon, Savannah
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87.4 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
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 165
Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
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253.3 mi into trip|~4h 52m 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
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254.4 mi into trip|~4h 55m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.78 one way
$79.57 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$43.50
$87.00
premium
$4.70
$47.08
$94.17
diesel
$5.61
$56.17
$112.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.3
0
$26.71
$12.21
Efficient EV
63.6
0
$22.26
$10.18
EV Truck/SUV
101.8
1
$35.62
$16.28
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Newnan, GA
Late night
in Newnan on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Savannah, GA
Late night
in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
127 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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 55m 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.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 87.7
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
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 254.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Primarily a highway-focused drive, this route utilizes major interstates for the majority of its 254.4 miles. You'll spend most of your time on I-75 and I-16, which account for 92% of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 164.2 miles on I-16, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the drive. This means you can expect a steady, efficient trip with minimal slowdowns, making it easy to maintain a good average speed as you transition from the Atlanta metro area towards the coast.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 164.2 mi on I 16.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 16 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.7 miles in near GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway.
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 18 significant decision points across 254.4 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 40.7 miles (GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.4 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
980 ft22 ft
Total Climb
276 ft
Total Descent
1,233 ft
Highest Point
980 ft
Elevation Range
958 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 Newnan, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.
Macon
75.1 mi in|~1h 39m|via I 75
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 254.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 164.2 miles on I 16. 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 40.7 miles (GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Fort Pulaski National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Savannah, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
