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

The driving distance from Tybee Island, GA to Savannah, GA is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
18.13 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.96 mi
25.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.96 mi
Kilometers
25.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.13 mi
Kilometers
29.17 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sun, May 3, 5:53 AM EDT
Return by in Tybee Island
Sun, May 3, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tybee Island
2026-05-03T05:24
Arrive Savannah
Sun, May 3, 5:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tybee 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
Wilmington Island
GA

Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia

From Tybee Island
9.1 mi
00h 14m
To Savannah
9.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Court

    40 m · 8 sec · 10th Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Butler Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Butler Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Street

    3092 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 26

    7.6 mi · 12 min · State Route 26

  5. 5

    Continue on Islands Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Islands Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Islands Expressway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Islands Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on East President Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East President Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto General McIntosh Boulevard

    1828 ft · 39 sec · General McIntosh Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East Bay Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Bay Street

  10. 10

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tybee 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 26
7.55 mi · 42%
Islands Expressway
5.24 mi · 29%
East President Street
2.46 mi · 14%
East Bay Street
0.99 mi · 5%
Butler Avenue
0.89 mi · 5%
1st Street
0.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 26

Continue on State Route 26

7.55 mi · 00h 12m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington Island
00h 14m from Tybee Island
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Tybee Island 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 Tybee Island to Savannah?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Wilmington Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Tybee Island and 9.1 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Tybee Island and Partly Cloudy near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Wilmington Island

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 Wilmington Island and the surrounding midpoint area.
Savannah City Hall
Scenic stop 8.2 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 10 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 8.6 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 14 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 Wilmington Island.

RAIL

Savannah

18 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Yemassee

77 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Jesup

97 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tybee Island and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 15.96 mi (25.69 km).

Tybee Island

#1 Tybee Island

Island and city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,051
Coordinates32.0002200, -80.8456700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 10th Court (-80.845727, 32.00008)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.54
Round trip
$5.07
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.54 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.83 $5.67
Premium $4.78 $3.06 $6.12
Diesel $5.62 $3.60 $7.20

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Tybee Island and Savannah. The current time is 05:24:05.

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.