Savannah to East Newnan is 250.9 miles and takes about 4h 50m via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Georgia, making it a convenient option if you're looking to travel within the state. With a high highway percentage, you'll cover a lot of ground efficiently. Plan for a straightforward drive that moves you steadily from the Southeast region towards its western edge.
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
125.4 miles from Savannah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162.1 mi
2h 54m
I 75
39.6 mi
42m
GA 16
16.6 mi
21m
West Taylor Street
13.4 mi
20m
State Route 16 East
6.8 mi
9m
Turkey Creek Road
2.5 mi
4m
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
2.4 mi
3m
West Bay Street
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 162.1 mi, about 2h 54m
Traffic on I-16
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 57 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~958 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,352
Quietest
1 AM
~111 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
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 Savannah, GA and East Newnan, GA.
1
Start on this road
145 ft·13 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto North Fahm Street
72 ft·6 sec·North Fahm Street
3
Turn right onto West Bay Street
1.8 mi·2 min·West Bay Street
4
Turn left onto US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26
360 ft·7 sec·Collins Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26
455 ft·9 sec·Augusta Avenue
6
Take the ramp onto US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26
0.2 mi·24 sec·US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26
Toward GA 21 South
7
Merge onto I 516; US 80; GA 21; GA 25; GA 26
0.8 mi·1 min·William F. Lynes Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, SavannahUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 16 West: MaconUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: AtlantaUse the straight / left lanes.
13
Merge onto I 75
40 mi·42 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 205Toward GA 16: Griffin, JacksonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
104 ft·4 sec
Toward GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome CenterUse the left lane.
16
Turn left onto GA 16
0.3 mi·28 sec·GA 16
17
Continue on GA 16
6.7 mi·7 min·GA 16
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 16
2.4 mi·3 min·Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on GA 16
1.0 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
20
Continue on GA 16
0.5 mi·1 min·East Taylor Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 19 Business; US 41 Business; GA 16
13 mi·20 min·West Taylor Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
142 ft·4 sec·Newnan Road
23
Continue on GA 16
0.4 mi·38 sec·Newnan Road
24
Continue on GA 16
6.8 mi·9 min·State Route 16 East
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
103 ft·1 sec·GA 16
26
Continue on GA 16
3.8 mi·5 min·GA 16
27
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
47 ft·1 sec·GA 16
28
Continue on GA 16
5.8 mi·8 min·GA 16
29
Turn right onto Turkey Creek Road
2.5 mi·4 min·Turkey Creek Road
30
Turn left onto Wood Drive
0.2 mi·41 sec·Wood Drive
31
Continue on East Murphy Street
0.3 mi·1 min·East Murphy Street
32
Turn slight right onto East Reynolds Street
60 ft·2 sec·East Reynolds Street
33
Arrive at destination
East Reynolds Street
Trip Plan
Starting your drive in the morning from Savannah will give you ample time to reach East Newnan before sunset. Since this is a single-day trip, you can be flexible with your timing, but aim to leave early to maximize daylight. The longest stretch without a break is over 160 miles, so plan for at least one fuel and rest stop midway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway to I 75, as services can vary.
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 125.4 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 162.1 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 55 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.4 miles or 2h 17m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Newnan, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Savannah, 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 Savannah, GA
This is one driving day of about 250.9 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Savannah, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 162.1 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 3 and 206.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the exit toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, 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.
Toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
8
3.2 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 16 West: Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 16 West: Macon
7
166.1 mi into trip|~3h in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
8
206.2 mi into trip|~3h 44m in
Take the exit toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson
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.
Exit 205
Toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson
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206.6 mi into trip|~3h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georg...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.91 one way
$79.81 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg88 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$43.51
$87.02
premium
$4.78
$47.21
$94.41
diesel
$5.35
$52.85
$105.69
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: 87.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75.3
0
$26.34
$12.04
Efficient EV
62.7
0
$21.95
$10.04
EV Truck/SUV
100.4
1
$35.13
$16.06
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Savannah, GA
Afternoon
in Savannah on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 3 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Destination
East Newnan, GA
Afternoon
in East Newnan on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Cloudy
0 mph5% chanceLive forecast
66°F
Monticello, GA
125 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
7 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 50m 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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 164.4
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on the highway, with a 91% highway share, so expect a lot of high-speed cruising. The longest continuous stretch on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is 162.1 miles. After that, you'll transition to I 75 and then GA 16, where you might notice more frequent exits and merging traffic as you approach more populated areas.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 162.1 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
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 250.9 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 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
932 ft22 ft
Total Climb
1,305 ft
Total Descent
418 ft
Highest Point
932 ft
~215 mi in
Elevation Range
910 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Savannah, GA and East Newnan, GA, road signs point toward Jackson, University Of Georgia Griffin Campus and Griffin Regional Welcome Center.
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 4h 50m. Total distance: 250.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 162.1 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 25 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 East Newnan, 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. There are 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at East Newnan, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
