How far is Thunderbolt, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Thunderbolt, GA to Savannah, GA is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thunderbolt and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thunderbolt and Savannah.
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Start on River Drive
67 m · 16 sec · River Drive
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Turn left onto East Victory Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Victory Drive
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Take the ramp right
2025 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry Truman Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Harry Truman Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
525 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East President Street
2854 ft · 1 min · East President Street
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Turn right onto General McIntosh Boulevard
1828 ft · 39 sec · General McIntosh Boulevard
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Continue on East Bay Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Bay Street
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Turn uturn
36 m · 12 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 Thunderbolt and Savannah.
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.
Harry Truman Parkway
Merge slight left onto Harry Truman Parkway
2.14 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Thunderbolt and Partly Cloudy near Savannah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thunderbolt to Savannah?
The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Whitemarsh Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Thunderbolt and 2.9 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Thunderbolt and Partly Cloudy near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Whitemarsh Island
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
Port Wentworth Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitemarsh Island.
Savannah
Yemassee
Jesup
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thunderbolt and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 4.53 mi (7.29 km).
#1 Thunderbolt
Town in Chatham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,601 |
| Coordinates | 32.0335400, -81.0498300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.00 | $2.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
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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