How far is Savannah, GA from Saint Simons Island, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Saint Simons Island, GA is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Saint Simons Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Saint Simons Island.
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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
60 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17, GA 25 Spur: Brunswick, Veterans Memorial, North Golden Isles Parkway
2202 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Golden Isles Parkway
4.7 mi · 8 min · Golden Isles Parkway
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Continue on Glynn Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Glynn Avenue
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Turn left onto Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
2 mi · 3 min · Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
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Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway
2.3 mi · 4 min · F. J. Torras Causeway
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Keep slight left
577 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Sea Island Road
979 ft · 17 sec · Sea Island Road
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Turn right
674 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Demere Road
1 mi · 2 min · Demere Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demere Road
35 m · 2 sec · Demere Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Demere Road
1 mi · 2 min · Demere Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Beach Causeway
59 m · 4 sec · East Beach Causeway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Beach Causeway
2160 ft · 59 sec · East Beach Causeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 1st Street
27 m · 3 sec · 1st Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 1st Street
108 m · 19 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Bruce Drive
1923 ft · 1 min · Bruce Drive
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Turn right onto 8th Street
42 m · 6 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Saint Simons Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
60 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Savannah and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Simons Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Saint Simons Island?
The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 42.5 miles from Savannah and 42.4 miles from Saint Simons Island.
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 18.4 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 3:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.59 one way or $21.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Savannah and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Simons Island.
Stop Ideas Near Riceboro
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 Riceboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Saint Simons Island. Straight-line distance: 66.39 mi (106.85 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Simons Island
Saint Simons Island is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.1505100, -81.3695400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Simons Island (-81.36954, 31.15051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.54 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $12.07 | $24.15 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $16.92 | $33.85 |
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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