Origin
Ray City, GA
Late night in Ray City on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ray City, 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 49m
Distance
177 mi
285 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
★
6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ray City, GA
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Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
This 177-mile drive from Ray City, GA to Savannah, GA will take approximately 3 hours and 49 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's easily manageable as a single-day journey. You'll be spending a significant portion of your time on major routes like I-95 and US 84, making for efficient travel. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $28. Since both your origin and destination are in the Southeast region, you won't experience a drastic change in scenery or climate, but rather a consistent journey through familiar territory. Plan for a single stop along the way to break up the drive.
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
88.5 miles from Ray City, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 55.4 mi | 59m |
| US 84 | 26 mi | 36m |
| Brunswick Highway | 23.5 mi | 31m |
| US 82 | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| GA 99 | 15.8 mi | 21m |
| GA 37 | 14.1 mi | 19m |
| Main Street | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 8.3 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 55.4 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ray City, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on US 129; GA 11; GA 37
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn straight onto US 129; GA 11; GA 37; GA 122
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 37
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 129; GA 11; GA 37
4
Turn straight onto GA 37
14 mi
·
19 min
·
GA 37
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; GA 38
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
US 84; GA 38
6
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38
90 ft
·
2 sec
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US 84; GA 38
9
Continue on US 84; GA 38
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Wadley Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Wadley Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenmore Avenue
12
Continue on South Nicholls Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Nicholls Street
13
Turn right onto Francis Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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Francis Street
14
Turn slight right onto Jenkins Street
502 ft
·
16 sec
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Jenkins Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Screven Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Screven Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 1 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn straight
459 ft
·
20 sec
18
Merge onto US 82; GA 520
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Reynolds Street
19
Continue on US 82; GA 520
23 mi
·
31 min
·
Brunswick Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 82; GA 520
21
Continue on US 82; GA 520
8.4 mi
·
11 min
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US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 82; GA 520
3.0 mi
·
3 min
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US 82; GA 520
23
Turn left onto GA 99
13 mi
·
18 min
·
GA 99
Use the left lane.
24
Enter roundabout onto GA 99
120 ft
·
1 sec
·
GA 99
25
Continue on GA 99
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 99
26
Enter roundabout onto GA 99
152 ft
·
4 sec
·
GA 99
27
Continue on GA 99
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
GA 99
28
Enter roundabout
181 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 95 North: Savannah
29
Continue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 95 North: Savannah
30
Merge onto I 95
55 mi
·
59 min
·
I 95
31
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 95
32
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 99A
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
Use the slight right lane.
33
Merge onto I 16
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight left at fork onto I 16
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 167A
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
37
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Bay Street
38
Turn uturn
117 ft
·
11 sec
39
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a duration of under four hours, this trip from Ray City to Savannah is perfect for a single-day adventure, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and arrive in Savannah with ample time to settle in. You'll want to plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs or refuel, especially given the longest stretch of uninterrupted driving is over 55 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $28, and it's always wise to top off before heading into a longer segment. The predominant use of I-95 means you'll likely encounter standard highway services, so planning your stop around one of those exits is practical.
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 88.5 miles from Ray City, GA, or about 2h 3m 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 39 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.5 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 11m
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 Ray City, 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 Ray City, GA
This is one driving day of about 177 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Ray City, 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
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.5 miles from Ray City, 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 167.1 and 177 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
167.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 35m 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
175.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 45m 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
175.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 46m 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
176 mi into trip
|
~3h 46m 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
177 mi into trip
|
~3h 49m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.68 one way
$55.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.26 | $60.53 |
| premium | $4.70 | $32.76 | $65.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.08 | $78.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.59 | $8.50 |
| Efficient EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.49 | $7.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.78 | $11.33 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Savannah, GA
Late night in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
23 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
3h 49m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Frederica National Monument
National Monument
War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ea...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 109.9
View on nps.gov
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$10
near mile 177
View on nps.gov
Cumberland Island National Seashore
National Seashore
St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man an...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
$15
near mile 97.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for this 177-mile route, with 77% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 55.4 miles on I-95, offering a good opportunity for steady progress. While the majority of the journey is on interstates and highways like US 84 and Brunswick Highway, this doesn't necessarily mean it's monotonous. You'll experience the typical flow of highway travel, with periods of faster driving interspersed with potential slowdowns around populated areas. The road primarily guides you through the landscape rather than actively showcasing it.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 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 US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 167.1 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 177 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 167.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 175.3 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 175.9 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 49m. Total distance: 177 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). 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 167.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 175.3 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 175.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Frederica National Monument, Fort Pulaski National Monument and Cumberland Island National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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