Savannah, GA to Meigs, GA is 241.7 miles and takes about 5h 11m via US 82, I-95, and US 319, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, covering ground in the Southeast region. Expect a mostly highway experience that should feel pretty straightforward for a single day. It's a manageable distance, making it a good option if you're looking for a relatively quick trip between these two points.
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
120.9 miles from Savannah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 82
97.4 mi
2h 5m
I 95
55.6 mi
59m
US 319
24.6 mi
36m
Upper Meigs Road
18.3 mi
25m
GA 99
9.2 mi
12m
Albany Highway
6.6 mi
7m
Grants Ferry Road
6.2 mi
8m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
5.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 97.4 mi, about 2h 5m
Traffic on I-516
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~2,017 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,418
Quietest
2 AM
~105 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.2×
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 Meigs, 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.
10
Merge onto I 16
5.9 mi·6 min·Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
395 ft·5 sec
Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SCUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
13
Merge onto I 95
56 mi·59 min·I 95
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 42Toward GA 99
15
Keep slight left at fork
212 ft·5 sec
Toward GA 99: GA 99Use the left lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto GA 99
18 ft·0 sec·GA 99
17
Continue on GA 99
2.4 mi·3 min·GA 99
18
Enter roundabout onto GA 99
94 ft·1 sec·Grants Ferry Road
19
Continue on GA 99
6.2 mi·8 min·Grants Ferry Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn slight left onto GA 99
6.9 mi·9 min·GA 99
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn right onto US 82; GA 520
11 mi·15 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.8 mi·5 min·US 82; GA 520
23
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.6 mi·7 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 82; GA 520
19 mi·24 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto US 1 Business
1.2 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi·6 min·Carswell Avenue
27
Turn right onto US 1; US 23; US 82; GA 4; GA 520
5.6 mi·6 min·South Georgia Parkway
28
Continue on US 82; GA 520
6.6 mi·7 min·Albany Highway
29
Continue on US 82; GA 520
3.4 mi·3 min·US 82; GA 520
30
Continue on US 82; GA 520
5.1 mi·6 min·US 82; GA 520
31
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.6 mi·5 min·US 82; GA 520
32
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.5 mi·6 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Continue on US 82; GA 520
21 mi·24 min·US 82; GA 520
34
Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.7 mi·1 min·US 82; GA 520
35
Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
36
Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi·18 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
2.5 mi·5 min·US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
38
Take the exit onto US 319; GA 35
173 ft·10 sec·US 319; GA 35
Use the left lane.
39
Turn left onto US 319; GA 35
25 mi·35 min·US 319; GA 35
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
40
Enter roundabout onto US 319 Business; GA 33
111 ft·4 sec·Tifton Highway
41
Continue on US 319 Business; GA 33
0.2 mi·23 sec·Tifton Highway
42
Turn right onto GA 111
1.7 mi·2 min·West Bypass
Use the right lane.
43
Turn right onto GA 37; GA 111
0.3 mi·30 sec·Camilla Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
Turn left onto GA 111
18 mi·25 min·Upper Meigs Road
45
Continue on GA 3 Alt; GA 111
0.3 mi·1 min·East Depot Street
46
Turn left onto GA 3 Alternate
117 ft·2 sec·Church Street
47
Arrive at destination
GA 3 Alternate
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, leaving Savannah in the morning should allow you to reach Meigs with plenty of daylight to spare. The route is mostly highway, so you'll want to factor in stops for gas and restrooms, especially since there's only one suggested stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $40 budget is an estimate. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is nearly 100 miles on US 82, so plan your break before or after that segment if needed.
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 120.9 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.4 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 53 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.9 miles or 2h 27m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meigs, 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 241.7 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 US 82 for about 97.4 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 66.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip|~3m in|US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26 / Collins Street
Turn left onto US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26 / Collins Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
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
9.4 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
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 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
7
66.4 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 99: GA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 99: GA 99
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.68 one way
$71.37 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$39.21
$78.43
premium
$4.49
$42.74
$85.49
diesel
$4.80
$45.64
$91.28
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: 84.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.5
0
$25.38
$11.60
Efficient EV
60.4
0
$21.15
$9.67
EV Truck/SUV
96.7
1
$33.84
$15.47
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
Savannah, GA
Afternoon
in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
1:37 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
Destination
Meigs, GA
Afternoon
in Meigs on Sunday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 0 to 5 mph59% 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
2 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
5h 11m 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 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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 66.7
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 82% of this 241.7-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch on US 82 covers 97.4 miles, offering a chance for steady cruising. After that, you'll transition to other major roads, including I-95, which means you can expect a good number of exits and potentially some merging traffic as you navigate between these different highway systems.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.4 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26 / Collins Street.
Driving Effort9/10
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 27 significant decision points across 241.7 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 1.9 miles (US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26 / Collins Street): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
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 11m. Total distance: 241.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.4 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 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 Meigs, 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 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26 / Collins Street): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Meigs, GA before the return drive.
