How far is Savannah, GA from Lakeside Park, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Lakeside Park, GA is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.82 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.19 mi
9.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.19 mi
Kilometers
9.96 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.82 mi
Kilometers
12.59 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeside Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-18T11:13
Arrive Lakeside Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Thunderbolt
GA

Town in Chatham County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
3.9 mi
00h 07m
To Lakeside Park
3.9 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
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 Savannah and Lakeside Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Lakeside Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Fahm Street

    22 m · 11 sec · North Fahm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Continue on General McIntosh Boulevard

    1156 ft · 24 sec · General McIntosh Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East President Street

    2166 ft · 57 sec · East President Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Truman Parkway

    87 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Harry Truman Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Harry Truman Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80: Victory Drive, Tybee Island

    1700 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Victory Drive

    2084 ft · 40 sec · East Victory Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Skidaway Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Skidaway Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto La Roche Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · La Roche Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Roche Avenue

    40 m · 3 sec · La Roche Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto La Roche Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · La Roche Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Neva Avenue

    42 m · 6 sec · Neva Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Arline Drive

    888 ft · 42 sec · Arline Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Lakeside Park.

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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
217.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry Truman Parkway
2.1 mi · 27%
La Roche Avenue
1.99 mi · 25%
West Bay Street
1.08 mi · 14%
Skidaway Road
1.01 mi · 13%
East President Street
0.41 mi · 5%
East Victory Drive
0.39 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Harry Truman Parkway

Continue on Harry Truman Parkway

2.1 mi · 00h 03m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thunderbolt
00h 07m from Savannah
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Lakeside Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Lakeside Park?

The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Thunderbolt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Savannah and 3.9 miles from Lakeside Park.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thunderbolt

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 Thunderbolt and the surrounding midpoint area.
Savannah City Hall
Scenic stop 2.6 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.9 mi away

Savannah City Bureau of Sanitation

Savannah , GA
14 Interchange Ct, Savannah, GA 31415
Rating 1.0/5 4 reviews City government office,Garbage collection service,Recycling center
City of Savannah - Utility Services
Meeting point 2.8 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
Port Wentworth Police Department
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Port Wentworth Police Department

Port Wentworth , GA
323 Cantyre St, Port Wentworth, GA 31407
Rating 2.1/5 24 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thunderbolt.

RAIL

Savannah

10 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Jesup

92 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Lakeside Park. Straight-line distance: 6.19 mi (9.96 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lakeside Park

Lakeside Park is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9985500, -81.0665000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Lakeside Park (-81.0665, 31.99855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.04 L · about $1.07
Round trip
$2.14
0.54 gal · 2.08 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.07 $2.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.20 $2.39
Premium $4.78 $1.29 $2.58
Diesel $5.62 $1.52 $3.04

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 Savannah and Lakeside Park. The current time is 11:13:33.

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.