How far is Isle of Hope, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Isle of Hope, GA to Savannah, GA is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.82 mi
00h 19m
Flight
7.38 mi
11.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.38 mi
Kilometers
11.88 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.82 mi
Kilometers
17.41 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Wed, Jun 3, 2:42 AM EDT
Return by in Isle of Hope
Wed, Jun 3, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Isle of Hope
2026-06-03T02:23
Arrive Savannah
Wed, Jun 3, 2:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Isle of Hope
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Thunderbolt
GA

Town in Chatham County, Georgia, United States

From Isle of Hope
5.2 mi
00h 09m
To Savannah
5.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Isle of Hope and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Isle of Hope and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Parkersburg Road

    1704 ft · 47 sec · Parkersburg Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Skidaway Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Skidaway Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Eisenhower Drive

    109 m · 7 sec · Eisenhower Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Harry Truman Parkway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Harry Truman Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    525 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East President Street

    2854 ft · 1 min · East President Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto General McIntosh Boulevard

    1828 ft · 39 sec · General McIntosh Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on East Bay Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Bay Street

  11. 11

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Isle of Hope and Savannah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry Truman Parkway
5.8 mi · 54%
Skidaway Road
1.8 mi · 17%
East Bay Street
0.99 mi · 9%
East President Street
0.54 mi · 5%
Eisenhower Drive
0.45 mi · 4%
General McIntosh Boulevard
0.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Harry Truman Parkway

Merge slight left onto Harry Truman Parkway

5.8 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
7.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thunderbolt
00h 09m from Isle of Hope
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Isle of Hope and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Isle of Hope to Savannah?

The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thunderbolt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Isle of Hope and 5.6 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Isle of Hope and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Thunderbolt

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Thunderbolt and the surrounding midpoint area.
Savannah City Hall
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Savannah City Hall

Savannah , GA
2 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401, United States
Rating 4.1/5 54 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
City of Savannah - Utility Services
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

City of Savannah - Utility Services

Savannah , GA
305 Fahm St, Savannah, GA 31401
Rating 1.7/5 111 reviews Local government office,Water utility company
Richmond Hill City Center
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Richmond Hill City Center

Richmond Hill , GA
JF Gregory Park, 520 Cedar St, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Rating 4.7/5 117 reviews Conference center,Banquet hall,Meeting room,Wedding venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thunderbolt.

RAIL

Savannah

10 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Jesup

92 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Isle of Hope and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 7.38 mi (11.88 km).

Isle of Hope

#1 Isle of Hope

Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia

Population2,402
Coordinates31.9818800, -81.0609400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-81.061034, 31.981738)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.51
Round trip
$3.01
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.51 $3.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.68 $3.37
Premium $4.78 $1.82 $3.63
Diesel $5.62 $2.14 $4.27

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 Georgia · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Isle of Hope and Savannah. The current time is 02:23:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.