Warner Robins, GA to Port Wentworth, GA is 163.7 miles and takes about 3h 11m via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I-95, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, taking you through the Southeast region. Given its relatively short duration and predominantly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive. Plan for a single-day excursion that gets you to your destination with plenty of time to spare.
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
81.8 miles from Warner Robins, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
129 mi
2h 18m
GA 96
13.9 mi
19m
I 95
4.4 mi
4m
GA 358
3.6 mi
4m
Hawkinsville Road
3.3 mi
5m
Gulfstream Road
2 mi
3m
Crossgate Road
1.7 mi
3m
Old Hawkinsville Road
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 129 mi, about 2h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warner Robins, GA and Port Wentworth, GA.
Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SCUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 95
4.4 mi·4 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 104Toward Savannah/Hilton Head International AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Airways Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Airways Avenue
15
Turn left onto Gulfstream Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Gulfstream Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Crossgate Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Crossgate Road
17
Arrive at destination
Crossgate Road
Trip Plan
For this 3h 11m drive, leaving in the morning is ideal, allowing you to cover the 163.7 miles with minimal traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $26, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches like the 129-mile section on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, as services can be more spread out on highway routes. Since it's a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 81.8 miles from Warner Robins, GA, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129 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 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.8 miles or 1h 39m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Wentworth, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Warner Robins, 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 Warner Robins, GA
This is one driving day of about 163.7 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Warner Robins, 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 129 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 158.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Draper Street
Turn right onto Draper Street
Navigation decision point
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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road
Turn right onto US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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153.8 mi into trip|~2h 56m 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 slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
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158.4 mi into trip|~3h 2m in
Take the exit toward Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 104
Toward Savannah/Hilton Head International Airpo...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.60 one way
$51.20 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$27.99
$55.98
premium
$4.70
$30.30
$60.59
diesel
$5.61
$36.14
$72.29
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: 57.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.1
0
$17.19
$7.86
Efficient EV
40.9
0
$14.32
$6.55
EV Truck/SUV
65.5
0
$22.92
$10.48
Gas CO2
57 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Warner Robins, GA
Late night
in Warner Robins on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Port Wentworth, GA
Late night
in Port Wentworth on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
3 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
3h 11m 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.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
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...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
$10
near mile 163.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on highways, with 92% of the total distance covered on them. You'll experience a long stretch of 129 miles on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway before merging onto I-95. Expect a consistent, high-speed cruising experience for the majority of the trip, with a noticeable increase in exit density as you approach your destination.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Draper Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 163.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (Draper Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road): 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.
Between Warner Robins, GA and Port Wentworth, GA, road signs point toward Savannah and Florence.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 163.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 129 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Draper Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Port Wentworth, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
