How far is Saint Simons Island, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Saint Simons Island, GA to Savannah, GA is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.54 mi
01h 31m
Flight
66.39 mi
106.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.39 mi
Kilometers
106.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.54 mi
Kilometers
136.06 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Fri, Nov 6, 5:02 PM EST
Return by in Saint Simons Island
Fri, Nov 6, 6:34 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Simons Island
2026-11-06T15:31
Arrive Savannah
Fri, Nov 6, 5:02 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Simons Island
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Riceboro
GA

City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States

From Saint Simons Island
42.1 mi
00h 45m
To Savannah
42.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Simons Island and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Simons Island and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    42 m · 11 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bruce Drive

    1923 ft · 1 min · Bruce Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    110 m · 16 sec · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Beach Causeway

    19 m · 2 sec · East Beach Causeway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East Beach Causeway

    2169 ft · 60 sec · East Beach Causeway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Demere Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Demere Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Demere Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Demere Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demere Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Demere Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Demere Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Demere Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1046 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · F. J. Torras Causeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Glynn Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Glynn Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Golden Isles Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Golden Isles Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: I 95 North

    2923 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    839 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    3145 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  24. 24

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Simons Island 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
60.7 mi · 72%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
8.26 mi · 10%
Golden Isles Parkway
4.26 mi · 5%
Demere Road
2.53 mi · 3%
F. J. Torras Causeway
2.1 mi · 2%
Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
1.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

60 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riceboro
00h 45m from Saint Simons Island
Leave By
3:26 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Simons Island and Mostly Cloudy near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Simons Island to Savannah?

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riceboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Saint Simons Island and 42.4 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Simons Island and Mostly Cloudy near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Riceboro

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

45 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Savannah

47 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Yemassee

119 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Simons Island and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 66.39 mi (106.85 km).

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#1 Saint Simons Island

Saint Simons Island is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.1505100, -81.3695400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 8th Street (-81.369601, 31.150414)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.29 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.11
5.96 gal · 22.58 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $10.56 $21.11
Mid-grade $4.04 $12.03 $24.07
Premium $4.48 $13.34 $26.69
Diesel $5.66 $16.87 $33.73

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Simons Island and Savannah. The current time is 15:31:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.