How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Savannah, GA is about 464.8 miles (748.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 415.9 miles (669.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
464.86 mi
07h 02m
Flight
415.9 mi
669.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
415.9 mi
Kilometers
669.33 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
464.86 mi
Kilometers
748.12 km
Drive Time
07h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Wed, Apr 15, 11:31 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 16, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-15T16:28
Arrive Savannah
Wed, Apr 15, 11:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:02 PM to 2:32 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Daytona
FL

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States of America

From Fort Lauderdale
228.8 mi
03h 31m
To Savannah
236.1 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E
Destination
86°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Powerline Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Pompano Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

    610 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    203.6 mi · 3 hr 39 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches

    1477 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches

    2806 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto East Beltway

    22.1 mi · 25 min · East Beltway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Jacksonville, Savannah

    1.2 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    839 ft · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    3145 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  31. 31

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Savannah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
323 mi · 69%
Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 18%
East Beltway
22.1 mi · 5%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
8.26 mi · 2%
FL 9B North
4.79 mi · 1%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

204 mi · 03h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
415.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Daytona
03h 31m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
9:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Savannah?

The road trip is about 464.8 miles (748.1 km) and usually takes 07h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Daytona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 236.1 miles from Savannah.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 415.9 miles (669.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.03 one way or $136.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near South Daytona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Daytona, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Daytona.

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

7 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

DeLand

38 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

48 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

72 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 415.9 mi (669.33 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 748 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.4 gal
62.09 L · about $68.03
Round trip
$136.05
32.8 gal · 124.18 L
Estimated CO2
145.7 kg one way
Round trip: 291.5 kg / 643 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $68.03 $136.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $75.37 $150.75
Premium $4.90 $80.29 $160.59
Diesel $4.35 $71.34 $142.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Savannah. The current time is 16:28:46.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.