Spanning 154.4 miles across Southeast Georgia, this trek from Savannah to Pearson is a straightforward journey that takes roughly 3 hours and 10 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, it works perfectly as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via local roads like North Fahm Street, West Bay Street, and Collins Street rather than relying on major interstates. Budgeting around $25 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire trip. Since the drive remains entirely within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent cultural and geographic atmosphere from start to finish.
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
77.2 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
I 95
55.6 mi
59m
US 82
55.4 mi
1h 11m
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
South Georgia Parkway
5.6 mi
6m
Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 55.6 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, GA and Pearson, GA.
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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
2.6 mi·3 min·US 82; GA 520
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Arrive at destination
US 82; GA 64; GA 520
Trip Plan
Since this is a 3-hour and 10-minute drive, departing in the morning gives you plenty of flexibility to arrive in Pearson by midday. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refresh, as the constant turning on local roads can be more demanding than cruising on a highway. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving the Savannah area, as you will want to ensure your $25 budget remains sufficient for the duration of the trip. Given that you are navigating local streets like Collins Street, rely on a reliable GPS to help you manage the various turns effectively throughout your journey.
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 77.2 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 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 34 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.2 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pearson, 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 154.4 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 I 95 for about 55.6 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 20
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.
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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
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
$24.14 one way
$48.29 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$26.40
$52.80
premium
$4.70
$28.58
$57.15
diesel
$5.61
$34.09
$68.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.3
0
$16.21
$7.41
Efficient EV
38.6
0
$13.51
$6.18
EV Truck/SUV
61.8
0
$21.62
$9.88
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Savannah, GA
Late night
in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pearson, GA
Late night
in Pearson on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hazlehurst, GA
77 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
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
3h 10m 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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 69.2
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...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
$15
near mile 79.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating through local arteries, requiring your full attention as you transition between city streets and rural connectors. Because the route relies on local roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience with frequent adjustments rather than long, monotonous stretches. The personality of this drive is defined by its steady pace and local character, making it a distinct departure from typical highway travel.
86% 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: 55.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 82. 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 Effort10/10
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 20 significant decision points across 154.4 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.
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 Pearson, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Florence along the way.
Florence
9.4 mi in|~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 154.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.6 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 Pearson, 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 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Pearson, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
