Savannah to Milledgeville is 164.4 miles and takes about 3 hours 12 minutes via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 441, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward drive for a single day, offering a practical way to get from the coast inland. The route is predominantly highway, so expect a consistent pace for most of the drive. This is a good option if you're looking for a direct connection without extensive planning.
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
82.2 miles from Savannah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
109.5 mi
1h 58m
US 441
42.8 mi
52m
South Jefferson Street
3.7 mi
6m
Glenwood Avenue
2 mi
3m
West Bay Street
1.8 mi
2m
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.3 mi
1m
GA 49
1.2 mi
2m
William F. Lynes Parkway
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 109.5 mi, about 1h 58m
Traffic on I-16
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~973 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,371
Quietest
1 AM
~108 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
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 Milledgeville, 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.
Given the 3-hour 12-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning from Savannah makes the most sense, allowing you to arrive in Milledgeville with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $27, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. The longest stretch on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is over 100 miles, so ensure you have adequate fuel before beginning that segment. Keep an eye on the transition from highway to surface roads as you get closer to Milledgeville for any potential traffic changes.
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 82.2 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.5 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 36 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.2 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milledgeville, 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 164.4 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 109.5 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 163.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
6
113 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward GA 19: Dublin, East Dublin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 54
Toward GA 19: Dublin, East Dublin
6
163.2 mi into trip|~3h 9m in|GA 49
Turn right onto GA 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.15 one way
$52.30 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$28.51
$57.02
premium
$4.78
$30.93
$61.86
diesel
$5.35
$34.63
$69.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.3
0
$17.26
$7.89
Efficient EV
41.1
0
$14.39
$6.58
EV Truck/SUV
65.8
0
$23.02
$10.52
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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 May 9, 2026
Origin
Savannah, GA
Afternoon
in Savannah on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 8 mph51% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Milledgeville, GA
Afternoon
in Milledgeville on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Dublin, GA
82 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
15 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 12m 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.
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...
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...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 147.4
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 94% of this 164.4-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch on highway is 109.5 miles, primarily on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. After that, you'll transition to surface roads, including South Jefferson Street, as you approach Milledgeville. Expect a consistent cruising speed for the majority of the drive, with fewer exits during the longest highway segment.
94% 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: 109.5 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 441. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26 / Collins Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 164.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
343 ft22 ft
Total Climb
418 ft
Total Descent
98 ft
Highest Point
343 ft
~164.4 mi in
Elevation Range
321 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 Savannah, GA to Milledgeville, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Dublin along the way.
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
Milledgeville is a city of 19,000 people (2019) in Georgia's Classic Heartland. It is home to Georgia College & State University, Georgia Military College, and Central Georgia Technical College.
Top landmarks
•Andalusia — historic farm in Georgia, USA; home of Flannery O'Connor
•Old Governor's Mansion — museum in Milledgeville, Georgia, USA
•Atkinson Hall, Georgia College — Milledgeville, Georgia, listed on the NRHP in Baldwin County
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 164.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 109.5 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. 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 Milledgeville, 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 Pulaski National Monument and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Milledgeville, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
