How far is Lakeland, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Lakeland, GA to Savannah, GA is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
185.09 mi
03h 10m
Flight
136.79 mi
220.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.79 mi
Kilometers
220.14 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.09 mi
Kilometers
297.88 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sat, Apr 18, 6:41 AM EDT
Return by in Lakeland
Sat, Apr 18, 9:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeland
2026-04-18T03:30
Arrive Savannah
Sat, Apr 18, 6:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dock Junction
GA

Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia

From Lakeland
84.6 mi
01h 35m
To Savannah
100.5 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1667 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    18 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wadley Road

    835 ft · 20 sec · Wadley Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Glenmore Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Glenmore Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Nicholls Street

    1026 ft · 29 sec · South Nicholls Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Francis Street

    1541 ft · 37 sec · Francis Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Jenkins Street

    153 m · 17 sec · Jenkins Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Screven Avenue

    1945 ft · 39 sec · Screven Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    140 m · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Reynolds Street

    664 ft · 13 sec · Reynolds Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Brunswick Highway

    23.5 mi · 31 min · Brunswick Highway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    13 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    46 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    1665 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 95 North: Savannah

    55 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North: Savannah

    2402 ft · 59 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 59 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    839 ft · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    3145 ft · 41 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  37. 37

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
55.9 mi · 30%
Brunswick Highway
42.3 mi · 23%
Main Street
19.4 mi · 10%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
8.26 mi · 4%
West Main Street
2.93 mi · 2%
Glenmore Avenue
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

55.2 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
136.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dock Junction
01h 35m from Lakeland
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeland and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Savannah?

The road trip is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dock Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Lakeland and 100.5 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.87 one way or $51.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeland and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Dock Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dock Junction, 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 Dock Junction.

RAIL

Jesup

57 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Jacksonville

95 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Savannah

104 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 136.79 mi (220.14 km).

Lakeland

#1 Lakeland

City in Lanier County, Georgia, United States

Population3,342
Coordinates31.0410400, -83.0751500
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-83.075159, 31.041085)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.72 L · about $25.87
Round trip
$51.73
13.06 gal · 49.44 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.87 $51.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.92 $57.84
Premium $4.78 $31.20 $62.40
Diesel $5.62 $36.72 $73.45

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeland and Savannah. The current time is 03:30:28.

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.