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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
1667 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight
14.1 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
8 mi · 13 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
28 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto Wadley Road
835 ft · 20 sec · Wadley Road
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Continue on Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Glenmore Avenue
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Continue on South Nicholls Street
1026 ft · 29 sec · South Nicholls Street
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Turn right onto Francis Street
1541 ft · 37 sec · Francis Street
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Turn slight right onto Jenkins Street
153 m · 17 sec · Jenkins Street
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Turn left onto Screven Avenue
1945 ft · 39 sec · Screven Avenue
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn straight
140 m · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Reynolds Street
664 ft · 13 sec · Reynolds Street
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Continue on Brunswick Highway
23.5 mi · 31 min · Brunswick Highway
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
13 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
46 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1665 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 95 North: Savannah
55 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North: Savannah
2402 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 59 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 Lakeland and Savannah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dock Junction.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 136.79 mi (220.14 km).
#1 Lakeland
City in Lanier County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,342 |
| Coordinates | 31.0410400, -83.0751500 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| 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: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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