Origin
Savannah, GA
Late night in Savannah on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savannah, GA to Sunnyside, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
105.8 mi
170 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savannah, GA
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Sunnyside, GA
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Savannah, GA to Sunnyside, GA covers a distance of 105.8 miles and is estimated to take around 2 hours and 31 minutes. This drive is well-suited for a single day trip, with a projected fuel cost of approximately $17. You'll navigate primarily along Waycross Highway and East Oglethorpe Highway, with a portion on I-95. Given its relatively short length and the overall feel of the route, it's a manageable adventure for a single day without the need to split it into an overnight stay. This trip stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent regional experience.
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
52.9 miles from Savannah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Waycross Highway | 23.8 mi | 33m |
| East Oglethorpe Highway | 18.6 mi | 30m |
| I 95 | 11.5 mi | 12m |
| Leroy Coffer Highway | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| US 84 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| US-84 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Ocean Highway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Waycross Highway
— 23.8 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, GA and Sunnyside, 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, Savannah
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 16 West: Macon
Use 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 SC
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 87
Toward US 17: Coastal Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto US 17; GA 25
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Ocean Highway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GA 196 West: Hinesville
17
Merge onto GA 196
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Leroy Coffer Highway
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 84; GA 38; GA 196
19 mi
·
30 min
·
East Oglethorpe Highway
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 84; GA 38
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cypress Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US-84
21
Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; GA 38
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 84
22
Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; GA 38
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US-84
23
Continue on US 25; US 84; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Savannah Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 25; US 84; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North 1st Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 84; GA 38
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Waycross Highway
26
Continue on US 84; GA 38
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South 1st Street
27
Continue on US 84; GA 38
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Waycross Highway
28
Continue on US 84; GA 38
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
South 1st Street
29
Continue on US 84; GA 38
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
J. L. Tyre Street
30
Continue on US 84; GA 38
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Waycross Highway
31
Continue on US 84; GA 38
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Continue on US 84; GA 38
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 84; GA 38
33
Continue on US 84; GA 38
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 84; GA 38
34
Turn right onto Pinehurst Drive
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Pinehurst Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
At end of road, turn left onto Tebeau Street
470 ft
·
9 sec
·
Tebeau Street
Use the left lane.
36
Turn right onto Linden Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Linden Drive
37
At end of road, turn right onto Sunnyside Drive
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Sunnyside Drive
38
Arrive at destination
Sunnyside Drive
Trip Plan
For this 105.8-mile drive, departing earlier in the day can help you avoid potential local traffic, especially as you transition onto and off of I-95. With a duration of about 2.5 hours and a fuel cost around $17, it's an economical and straightforward trip. You'll encounter one main stretch of 23.8 miles on Waycross Highway, which could be a good point for a brief stop if needed, though the overall drive doesn't necessitate extensive breaks. Keep an eye out for the transitions between highway and local roads, as these can sometimes require more attention. The flexibility of this shorter route means you can easily adjust your departure time based on your preferences.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 52.9 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.8 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 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.9 miles or 1h 13m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunnyside, 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 105.8 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 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 Waycross Highway for about 23.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.9 miles from Savannah, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 35.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
21.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 17: Coastal Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 87
Toward US 17: Coastal Highway
7
35.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 84; GA 38; GA 196 / East Oglethorpe Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 84; GA 38; GA 196 / East Oglethorpe Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.54 one way
$33.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.09 | $36.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.58 | $39.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.36 | $46.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.11 | $5.08 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.26 | $4.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.81 | $6.77 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Sunnyside, GA
Late night in Sunnyside on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
33 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
2h 31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with 29% of the journey utilizing highway travel. While there's a 23.8-mile stretch on Waycross Highway that provides a more continuous segment, much of this trip involves navigating local roads. Expect a rhythm of turns and changes in scenery as you move through different local areas. The character of the drive is less about open-road cruising and more about engaging with the local infrastructure as you make your way from one point to another. It's a driving experience that keeps you connected to the landscape through frequent, albeit local, transitions.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.8 mi on Waycross Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 19 significant decision points across 105.8 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 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Sunnyside, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Florence along the way.
Florence
9.4 mi in
|
~12m
About the Cities
Starting in Savannah, GA
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 105.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.8 miles on Waycross Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Sunnyside, 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 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 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sunnyside, GA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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