How far is Pooler, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Pooler, GA to Savannah, GA is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.02 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.9 mi
14.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.9 mi
Kilometers
14.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.02 mi
Kilometers
16.13 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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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 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sat, Apr 18, 5:43 AM EDT
Return by in Pooler
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pooler
2026-04-18T05:25
Arrive Savannah
Sat, Apr 18, 5:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pooler
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
Woodville
GA

City in Greene County, Georgia, United States

From Pooler
5 mi
00h 09m
To Savannah
5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 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 Pooler and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on US Highway 80 East

    160 m · 20 sec · US Highway 80 East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rogers Street

    119 m · 18 sec · Rogers Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US Highway 80 East

    2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 80 East

  4. 4

    Continue on Louisville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Louisville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Islands Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Islands Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Bay Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Bay Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    36 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pooler 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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisville Road
3.75 mi · 37%
West Bay Street
2.53 mi · 25%
US Highway 80 East
2.08 mi · 21%
Islands Expressway
1.51 mi · 15%
Rogers Street
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisville Road

Continue on Louisville Road

3.75 mi · 00h 06m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodville
00h 09m from Pooler
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pooler 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 Pooler to Savannah?

The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Woodville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Pooler and 5 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodville

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 Woodville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Savannah City Hall
Scenic stop 5 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 4.4 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 12.1 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 Woodville.

RAIL

Savannah

1 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Yemassee

72 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Jesup

88 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pooler and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 8.9 mi (14.32 km).

Pooler

#1 Pooler

City in Chatham County, Georgia, United States

Population26,022
Coordinates32.1154800, -81.2470600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisville Road (-81.247045, 32.115511)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.39
Round trip
$2.77
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.39 $2.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.55 $3.10
Premium $4.78 $1.67 $3.34
Diesel $5.62 $1.97 $3.94

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 Pooler and Savannah. The current time is 05:25:00.

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.