Ohio, GA to Swainsboro, GA is 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 13m via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, entirely within Georgia. It's a straightforward, mostly highway drive that should be easy to complete in a single day. Given the short duration, you can afford to be flexible with your departure time and stop as needed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.7 miles from Ohio, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49 mi
52m
GA 96
23.2 mi
32m
US 221
8.7 mi
11m
West Street
7.4 mi
11m
Miami Valley Road
4 mi
5m
GA 358
3.6 mi
4m
West Main Street
2.1 mi
3m
Brock Road
1.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 49 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ohio, GA and Swainsboro, GA.
1
Start on Lilly Creek Road
1.1 mi·4 min·Lilly Creek Road
2
Turn left onto Brock Road
1.3 mi·5 min·Brock Road
3
Turn left onto GA 96
4.0 mi·5 min·Miami Valley Road
4
Continue on GA 96
2.8 mi·3 min·GA 96
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on GA 96
0.3 mi·27 sec·GA 96
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on GA 96
1.6 mi·2 min·GA 96
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on GA 96
2.2 mi·3 min·GA 96
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
8
Continue on GA 96
1.2 mi·1 min·GA 96
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
9
Continue on GA 96
15 mi·20 min·GA 96
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto GA 358
3.6 mi·4 min·GA 358
Use the right lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
12
Merge onto I 16
49 mi·52 min·Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Toward Savannah
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 78Toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton, Swainsboro
14
Turn left onto US 221; GA 56
1.9 mi·2 min·US 221; GA 56
15
Continue on US 221; 171
6.8 mi·9 min·US 221; 171
16
Turn right onto US 80; GA 26
7.4 mi·11 min·West Street
17
Continue on US 80; GA 26
2.1 mi·3 min·West Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right
71 ft·7 sec
19
Turn right
103 ft·7 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2h 13m drive, you can depart any time of day and still comfortably reach Swainsboro before dark. Since it's a relatively short trip, you won't need to plan for overnight stays. Consider fueling up before you leave Ohio, GA, as the $16 fuel cost is an estimate and it’s always good to start with a full tank. There are no specific rest stops mentioned, but with the drive being under 100 miles, you can easily make a quick stop at any exit along GA 96 or US 221 if needed.
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 50.7 miles from Ohio, GA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49 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 22 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 1h 12m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Swainsboro, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ohio, 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 Ohio, GA
This is one driving day of about 101.3 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Ohio, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 49 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 101.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.4 mi into trip|~9m in|GA 96 / Miami Valley Road
Turn left onto GA 96 / Miami Valley Road
Navigation decision point
5
29.6 mi into trip|~47m in|GA 358
Turn right onto GA 358
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
33.8 mi into trip|~53m in|I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway toward Savannah
Merge point - match speed before joining
Toward Savannah
6
82.8 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton, Swainsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 78
Toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton, Swainsboro
5
101.3 mi into trip|~2h 13m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.84 one way
$31.68 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$17.32
$34.64
premium
$4.70
$18.75
$37.50
diesel
$5.61
$22.37
$44.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.4
0
$10.64
$4.86
Efficient EV
25.3
0
$8.86
$4.05
EV Truck/SUV
40.5
0
$14.18
$6.48
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Ohio, GA
Late night
in Ohio on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 5 to 10 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:19PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Swainsboro, GA
Late night
in Swainsboro on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
4 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
2h 13m 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.
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...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 14
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 83% of this route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 49 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. You can expect a rural cruising feel for much of the drive, transitioning to surface roads as you approach your destination. The drive is primarily on GA 96 and US 221 after leaving the parkway.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near GA 96 / Miami Valley Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 13m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (GA 96 / Miami Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles (GA 358): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 Ohio, GA to Swainsboro, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Savannah
33.8 mi in|~53m|via I 16
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 101.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 49 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. 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 2.4 miles (GA 96 / Miami Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles (GA 358): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Swainsboro, GA before heading back.
