How far is Whitemarsh Island, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Whitemarsh Island, GA to Savannah, GA is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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This is an easy same-day return drive.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Chatham County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitemarsh Island and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitemarsh Island and Savannah.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
56 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Commodore Drive
3219 ft · 2 min · Commodore Drive
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Turn left onto Bradley Point Road
1332 ft · 58 sec · Bradley Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Johnny Mercer Boulevard
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Turn right onto Whitemarsh Island Drive
3020 ft · 1 min · Whitemarsh Island Drive
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Turn right
1323 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight
1070 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Islands Expressway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Islands Expressway
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Continue on East President Street
2.5 mi · 4 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 Whitemarsh Island 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.
Islands Expressway
Turn straight onto Islands Expressway
2.56 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Whitemarsh 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 Whitemarsh Island to Savannah?
The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Thunderbolt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Whitemarsh Island and 4.5 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Whitemarsh Island and Partly Cloudy near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Thunderbolt
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 Thunderbolt.
Savannah
Yemassee
Jesup
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitemarsh Island and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 6.16 mi (9.91 km).
#1 Whitemarsh Island
Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia
| Population | 6,792 |
| Coordinates | 32.0288200, -81.0167800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
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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