How far is Savannah, GA from Skidaway Island, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Skidaway Island, GA is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Skidaway Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Skidaway 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 · 11 sec · North Fahm Street
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Turn left onto West Bay Street
2333 ft · 52 sec · West Bay Street
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Turn right onto Whitaker Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Whitaker Street
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Turn left onto West 37th Street
1152 ft · 34 sec · West 37th Street
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Turn right onto Abercorn Street
2 mi · 4 min · Abercorn Street
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Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · East Derenne Avenue
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Turn right onto Waters Avenue
1010 ft · 17 sec · Waters Avenue
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Continue on Waters Drive
1285 ft · 22 sec · Waters Drive
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Continue on Waters Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Waters Avenue
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Continue on Whitefield Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Whitefield Avenue
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Continue on Diamond Causeway
4 mi · 6 min · Diamond Causeway
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Turn slight left
109 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Landings Way
1432 ft · 39 sec · Landings Way
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Turn left
94 m · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
148 m · 25 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Skidaway Island.
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.
Diamond Causeway
Continue on Diamond Causeway
4.02 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Savannah and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Skidaway Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Skidaway Island?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Vernonburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Savannah and 7.1 miles from Skidaway Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Savannah and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Skidaway Island.
Stop Ideas Near Vernonburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Savannah City Hall
Savannah City Bureau of Sanitation
City of Savannah - Utility Services
Richmond Hill City Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernonburg.
Savannah
Jesup
Yemassee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Skidaway Island. Straight-line distance: 10.72 mi (17.26 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Skidaway Island
Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia
| Population | 8,341 |
| Coordinates | 31.9349400, -81.0470500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Skidaway Island (-81.04705, 31.93494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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