Traveling from Soperton to Savannah covers 96.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 49 minutes of driving time. This straightforward journey across Southeast Georgia is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach the coast without needing an overnight stop. You can expect to spend approximately $15 on fuel for this commute. Since the drive is entirely within the same region, you will experience a consistent transition from the interior landscape toward the historic charm of Savannah. It is a practical, no-fuss route that keeps you moving efficiently toward your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48 miles from Soperton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
88 mi
1h 35m
Swainsboro Highway
6.2 mi
8m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi
2m
Second Street
0.4 mi
<1m
West Bay Street
0.2 mi
<1m
South 2nd Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 88 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soperton, GA and Savannah, GA.
Exit 167AToward Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi·21 sec·West Bay Street
10
Turn uturn
117 ft·11 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip under two hours, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it best suits your schedule. You will not need to plan for any major stops along the way given the route's direct nature, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise despite the modest $15 cost. Make sure to double-check your navigation as you transition from the parkway onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard when approaching the Savannah city limits. Because the longest stretch of road is 88 miles long, ensure your vehicle is ready for a solid block of consistent highway driving before you head out.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48 miles from Soperton, GA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Savannah, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Soperton, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Soperton, GA
This is one driving day of about 96.1 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Soperton, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 88 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 96.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.7 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the ramp toward I-16 East: Savannah
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-16 East: Savannah
6
94.3 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
95 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 167A
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
6
95.1 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
96.1 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.03 one way
$30.06 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$16.43
$32.86
premium
$4.70
$17.79
$35.57
diesel
$5.61
$21.22
$42.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.8
0
$10.09
$4.61
Efficient EV
24
0
$8.41
$3.84
EV Truck/SUV
38.4
0
$13.45
$6.15
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Soperton, GA
Late night
in Soperton on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Savannah, GA
Late night
in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
22 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
1h 49m 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 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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$10
near mile 96.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 92% of this trip is spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time—88 miles to be exact—on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The route utilizes Swainsboro Highway and Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard to navigate you toward the coast. Because this drive is dominated by long, uninterrupted stretches of parkway, you can maintain a steady pace for nearly the entire duration. It is a utilitarian drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, technical backroads.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Swainsboro Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 94.3 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 95 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
298 ft14 ft
Total Climb
8 ft
Total Descent
284 ft
Highest Point
298 ft
Elevation Range
284 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 96.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 88 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 94.3 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 95 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Pulaski National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Savannah, GA before heading back.
