How far is Savannah, GA from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 460.1 miles (740.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 415.9 miles (669.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
460.06 mi
08h 32m
Flight
415.9 mi
669.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
415.9 mi
Kilometers
669.33 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
460.06 mi
Kilometers
740.4 km
Drive Time
08h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Wed, Apr 15, 11:19 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Apr 16, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-15T14:46
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Wed, Apr 15, 11:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:33 PM to 4:03 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
South Daytona
FL

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States of America

From Savannah
230.6 mi
04h 16m
To Fort Lauderdale
229.5 mi
04h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
79°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Fahm Street

    22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bay Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Avenue

    139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South

    995 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

    1032 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon

    1104 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC

    121 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    117.9 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 East: Jacksonville Beaches, East Beltway

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295: Jaxport Terminals, Jacksonville Beaches, East Beltway

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East Beltway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · East Beltway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East Beltway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · East Beltway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on East Beltway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · East Beltway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 795 South: Saint Augustine

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    202.9 mi · 3 hr 38 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2588 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    77 m · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  34. 34

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown

    2709 ft · 1 min

  37. 37

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  38. 38

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
8 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
211 mi · 46%
I 95 North
119 mi · 26%
Florida's Turnpike
84.9 mi · 18%
East Beltway
22.2 mi · 5%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
5.91 mi · 1%
I 795 South
5.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

203 mi · 03h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
415.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Daytona
04h 16m from Savannah
Leave By
6:54 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 460.1 miles (740.4 km) and usually takes 08h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Daytona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230.6 miles from Savannah and 229.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 415.9 miles (669.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.29 one way or $128.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near South Daytona

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

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

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

7 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

DeLand

38 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

48 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

72 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 415.9 mi (669.33 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Fort Lauderdale

#2 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 740 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.23 gal
61.45 L · about $64.29
Round trip
$128.57
32.46 gal · 122.9 L
Estimated CO2
144.2 kg one way
Round trip: 288.5 kg / 636 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $64.29 $128.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $71.88 $143.77
Premium $4.78 $77.55 $155.09
Diesel $5.62 $91.28 $182.56

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 14:46:40.

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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.