Spanning 241.2 miles across Georgia, this trip takes you from the coast at Tybee Island to the inland community of Minnesota, Georgia. You should plan for approximately 5 hours and 18 minutes of drive time, making this a manageable one-day journey for most travelers. Expect to spend roughly $39 on fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Because the route stays entirely within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent Southern landscape throughout the day. While it is certainly feasible to complete this trek in a single session, having the flexibility to stop once will help keep you fresh behind the wheel.
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
120.6 miles from Tybee Island, 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
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.1 mi
1h 34m
Eastman Road
37.5 mi
51m
Sylvester Road
15.2 mi
21m
Abbeville Highway
13.7 mi
18m
East Main Street
10.6 mi
15m
South Isabella Street
9.8 mi
13m
GA 112
9.6 mi
13m
West Ashley Street
9.3 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 87.1 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tybee Island, GA and Minnesota, GA.
Turn left onto US 23; US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 87; GA 117
0.4 mi·56 sec·Oak Street
18
Turn right onto GA 87; GA 117
1.1 mi·2 min·Griffin Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on GA 87; GA 117
0.9 mi·1 min·Rhine Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto GA 87
14 mi·18 min·Abbeville Highway
21
Turn right onto US 280; GA 30
2.5 mi·3 min·Rhine-Abbeville Highway
22
Continue on US 280; GA 30
11 mi·15 min·East Main Street
23
Turn left onto GA 112; GA 233
0.9 mi·1 min·Ashley Street
24
Continue on GA 112
9.6 mi·13 min·GA 112
25
At end of road, turn left onto GA 90; GA 112
0.3 mi·34 sec·North Railroad Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto GA 112
9.3 mi·12 min·West Ashley Street
27
Continue on GA 107; GA 112
3.2 mi·5 min·East Washington Avenue
28
Continue on GA 32; GA 112
1.3 mi·2 min·West Washington Street
29
Continue on GA 112
15 mi·21 min·Sylvester Road
30
Turn straight onto GA 33; GA 112
1.2 mi·2 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·East Pine Street
32
Turn left onto GA 112
9.8 mi·13 min·South Isabella Street
33
Turn slight left
129 ft·4 sec
34
Turn left
118 ft·3 sec
35
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 133
8.4 mi·9 min·GA 133
36
Continue on GA 133
0.5 mi·32 sec·GA 133
37
Turn right onto CR 494
0.2 mi·29 sec·Funston Doerun Road
38
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
26 ft·1 sec·South Fain Street
39
Arrive at destination
South Fain Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 241.2-mile trip, aim for an early morning departure to avoid mid-day traffic congestion. Since the route requires one planned stop, use that time to stretch your legs and refuel your tank, keeping your budget of $39 in mind. Be aware that the transition between the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and local roads requires careful navigation, so keep your GPS updated as you move inland. Because the entire drive is designed as a one-day trip, your primary goal should be maintaining a steady pace without the need for an overnight stay. Prioritize checking your tire pressure before you leave the coast to ensure a smooth ride across the varied road surfaces ahead.
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 120.6 miles from Tybee Island, GA, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.1 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 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.6 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minnesota, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tybee Island, 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 Tybee Island, GA
This is one driving day of about 241.2 miles and 5h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Tybee Island, 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 87.1 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.4 and 241.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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19.4 mi into trip|~32m in|I 16; US 17 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge onto I 16; US 17 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
106.5 mi into trip|~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 78
Toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton
5
106.7 mi into trip|~2h 7m in|US 221; GA 56
Turn left onto US 221; GA 56
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
152.4 mi into trip|~3h 12m in|GA 87; GA 117 / Griffin Avenue
Turn right onto GA 87; GA 117 / Griffin Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
241.2 mi into trip|~5h 18m in|South Fain Street
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.72 one way
$75.44 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$41.24
$82.48
premium
$4.70
$44.64
$89.28
diesel
$5.61
$53.25
$106.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.4
0
$25.33
$11.58
Efficient EV
60.3
0
$21.10
$9.65
EV Truck/SUV
96.5
1
$33.77
$15.44
Gas CO2
84 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Tybee Island, GA
Late night
in Tybee Island on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Minnesota, GA
Late night
in Minnesota on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 18m 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 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This mixed drive offers a varied experience behind the wheel, combining different road types as you transition from the coast. With a 53% highway share, you will encounter a blend of faster, efficient stretches and slower, more localized travel. The most significant portion of your journey occurs on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 87.1 miles. As you navigate further along Eastman Road and Sylvester Road, the road's personality shifts, requiring you to stay attentive to changing speed limits and terrain. It is a practical drive that balances the need for steady progress with the reality of navigating regional connectors.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.1 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19.4 miles in near I 16; US 17 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
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 241.2 miles you will encounter 21 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 19.4 miles (I 16; US 17 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.7 miles (US 221; GA 56): Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 18m. Total distance: 241.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.1 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. 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 Minnesota, 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 19.4 miles (I 16; US 17 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.7 miles (US 221; GA 56): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Pulaski National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Minnesota, GA before the return drive.
