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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
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.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
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Continue on Powerline Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road
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Continue on South Powerline Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road
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Continue on South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
610 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
203.6 mi · 3 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches
1477 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches
2806 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right onto East Beltway
22.1 mi · 25 min · East Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Jacksonville, Savannah
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
117.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right
839 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
3145 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
680 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bay Street
1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street
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Turn uturn
36 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Savannah.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Daytona.
Daytona Beach, Florida
DeLand
Sanford
Winter Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 415.9 mi (669.33 km).
#1 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 748 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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