How far is Skidaway Island, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Skidaway Island, GA to Savannah, GA is about 15.8 miles (25.4 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.78 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.72 mi
17.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.72 mi
Kilometers
17.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.78 mi
Kilometers
25.39 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Wed, Jun 3, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Skidaway Island
Wed, Jun 3, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Skidaway Island
2026-06-03T02:01
Arrive Savannah
Wed, Jun 3, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Skidaway Island
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Vernonburg
GA

Human settlement in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America

From Skidaway Island
7 mi
00h 12m
To Savannah
8.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Skidaway Island and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Skidaway Island and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    32 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    136 m · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    78 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Landings Way

    1147 ft · 32 sec · Landings Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Diamond Causeway

    4 mi · 6 min · Diamond Causeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Whitefield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Whitefield Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Waters Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Waters Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Waters Drive

    1241 ft · 21 sec · Waters Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Waters Avenue

    1054 ft · 25 sec · Waters Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Derenne Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Montgomery Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Victory Drive

    101 m · 9 sec · West Victory Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  16. 16

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Skidaway Island and Savannah.

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Diamond Causeway
4.01 mi · 25%
Waters Avenue
2.52 mi · 16%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2.06 mi · 13%
Montgomery Street
1.69 mi · 11%
Whitefield Avenue
1.54 mi · 10%
East Derenne Avenue
1.26 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Diamond Causeway

Continue on Diamond Causeway

4.01 mi · 00h 06m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernonburg
00h 12m from Skidaway Island
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Skidaway Island and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Skidaway Island to Savannah?

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 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 miles from Skidaway Island and 8.8 miles from Savannah.

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 5.1 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 $2.22 one way or $4.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Skidaway Island and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Vernonburg

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 Vernonburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Savannah City Hall
Scenic stop 5.6 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 5.3 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 5.3 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
Richmond Hill City Center
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Richmond Hill City Center

Richmond Hill , GA
JF Gregory Park, 520 Cedar St, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Rating 4.7/5 117 reviews Conference center,Banquet hall,Meeting room,Wedding venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Savannah

13 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Jesup

82 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Yemassee

84 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Skidaway Island and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 10.72 mi (17.26 km).

Skidaway Island

#1 Skidaway Island

Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia

Population8,341
Coordinates31.9349400, -81.0470500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.047201, 31.935)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.11 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.44
1.12 gal · 4.22 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.22 $4.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.48 $4.96
Premium $4.78 $2.68 $5.35
Diesel $5.62 $3.15 $6.30

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Skidaway Island and Savannah. The current time is 02:01:08.

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.