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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Volusia County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Fahm Street
22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street
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Turn right onto West Bay Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Turn left onto Collins Street
110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street
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Continue on Augusta Avenue
139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South
995 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
1032 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon
1104 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
121 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
117.9 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 East: Jacksonville Beaches, East Beltway
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295: Jaxport Terminals, Jacksonville Beaches, East Beltway
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Beltway
9.3 mi · 11 min · East Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Beltway
7.3 mi · 8 min · East Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on East Beltway
5.6 mi · 6 min · East Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 795 South: Saint Augustine
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
202.9 mi · 3 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
84.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2315 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
2709 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard
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Continue on East Broward Boulevard
988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Daytona.
Daytona Beach, Florida
DeLand
Sanford
Winter Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 415.9 mi (669.33 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 740 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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