A Savannah Day Trip from Rincon: Routes and Planning

The road distance from Rincon to Savannah is about 18.6 miles.

Rome2Rio estimates the drive at approximately 25 minutes, but that is not a guaranteed arrival time, so leave flexibility in your day rather than treating it as fixed.

The route provides a straightforward starting point for a visit built around central Savannah attractions. The drive between SAV airport and Rincon is a separate practical consideration if your trip also involves flying.

For a Savannah-focused day, decide first whether you want to spend most of your time at one site or fit in more than one. The museums and historic house have different schedules, and the Harper Fowlkes House runs guided tours only. Check opening patterns before setting off so your chosen first stop is open when you arrive.

Savannah’s museums and historic sites have distinct opening hours and admission prices, so choose stops that fit the length and pace of your day.

Savannah History Museum, at 303 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, opens daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $12 per adult and $8 per child ages 3–12. It closes on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

At 655 Louisville Road, Georgia State Railroad Museum is also open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with closures on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Admission is $20 per adult and $14 per child ages 3–12; it includes access to the STEAM Center, which is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Old Fort Jackson, at 1 Fort Jackson Road, opens daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $15 per adult and $10 per child ages 3–12. The fort is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

The Harper Fowlkes House, at 230 Barnard Street, opens Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is $15 per adult and $8 per child ages 3–12.

Visits are guided tours only, and the last tour begins at 2:00 p.m. Its schedule may change seasonally, so call ahead. For a day centered on the historic district, the Savannah Historic District visit from Rincon has related planning details.

The Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, at 41 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, opens daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Allow at least one hour to explore its galleries and gardens. The Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters offers another historic-site option; tours typically last around 45 minutes to an hour, and the site has no elevator access.

Because the options vary in hours and visit length, you can anchor your itinerary around one timed tour or museum opening, then add another stop only if its location and schedule work for your day. For current schedules, prices, and service details, check the relevant attraction or City of Savannah official site before you go.

Savannah offers city garages, a free downtown shuttle, a ferry, and local buses for getting around after you arrive.

The City of Savannah says State Street Parking Garage at 100 East State Street is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The weekday daytime rate is $2 per hour or portion thereof from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the Saturday and Sunday flat rate is $5 for each stated 24-hour period.

The city also offers a Visitor Day Pass for on-street parking: $15 for 24 hours or $24 for 48 hours. These passes do not apply to city-owned garages, street-sweeping zones, or spaces where signs prohibit parking, so check the parking restrictions where you leave the car.

The free DOT shuttle stops every 10 minutes near city parking garages. Its regular hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Holiday service has specified exceptions, and the shuttle does not run on St. Patrick’s Parade Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day.

The Savannah Belles Ferry runs daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., though service to Waving Girl Landing ends at 6:00 p.m. Weather or river traffic can interrupt service.

Chatham Area Transit’s local one-way bus fare is $1.50, with discounted weekly and monthly passes available. For more on local transport at the starting end of the trip, see getting around Rincon, Georgia.

Plan your return drive around the closing time of your final stop and the transport option you use to get back to your car.

If you park downtown, the State Street Parking Garage is open around the clock, while the shuttle and ferry have set service hours and can be affected by exceptions or interruptions.

Check the relevant operator’s schedule before relying on a connection late in the day, and allow time to return to your vehicle before beginning the drive back to Rincon.

The estimated drive between Savannah and Rincon is approximately 25 minutes, but actual travel time is not guaranteed. Keeping the return leg flexible can help if a museum visit, tour, or transport connection takes longer than planned.

How far is Savannah from Rincon?

Savannah is about 18.6 miles by road from Rincon.

Which Savannah attractions are open daily?

Savannah History Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, and the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum open daily. Check each attraction’s schedule before your visit, especially around holiday closures.

Can you use the Savannah Visitor Day Pass in a garage?

No. The City of Savannah’s Visitor Day Pass applies to on-street parking, not city-owned garages, street-sweeping zones, or signed restricted spaces.

How long should you allow for the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum?

Allow at least one hour to explore its galleries and gardens.