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Trip from Bloomingdale, GA to Savannah, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

13 mi

21 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bloomingdale, GA, GA

Bloomingdale, GA

Joshua Brown

city in and county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, United States

Savannah, GA

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Bloomingdale to Savannah, you are looking at a quick 13-mile trip that typically takes about 21 minutes. Because of the short distance, this is an easy day trip that requires no overnight stops to complete. You will primarily navigate via US Highway 80 West, Louisville Road, and West Bay Street as you head through the Southeast region. Budgeting is straightforward, as you can expect fuel costs to be around $2 for the entire drive. This route is highly practical for anyone needing a direct connection between these two Georgia locations without the hassle of a long-haul journey.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from the suburban outskirts into the city. Roughly 51% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a blend of speed and local navigation. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.2 miles while traveling on US Highway 80 West. The road character shifts as you move off the main highway segments and onto Louisville Road and West Bay Street, requiring you to adjust to changing traffic flows. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 80 West is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 12.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bloomingdale, GA to Savannah, GA is easy. At 21m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 12.9 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

1 of 1 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
12.9 mi into trip | ~21m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 80 West 5.2 mi 9m
Louisville Road 3.7 mi 5m
West Bay Street 2.5 mi 4m
Islands Expressway 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US Highway 80 West — 5.2 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomingdale, GA and Savannah, GA.

1

Start on US 80; GA 26

5.2 mi · 9 min · US Highway 80 West
2

Continue on US 80; GA 26

3.7 mi · 5 min · Louisville Road
3

Continue on US 80; GA 26

1.5 mi · 2 min · Islands Expressway
4

Continue on US 80; GA 26

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Bay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn left

117 ft · 11 sec
6

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.03 one way

$4.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $2.22 $4.45
premium $4.70 $2.41 $4.81
diesel $5.61 $2.87 $5.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.9 0 $1.37 $0.62
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.14 $0.52
EV Truck/SUV 5.2 0 $1.82 $0.83

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Bloomingdale, GA

Morning in Bloomingdale on Saturday

Local time

6:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Morning in Savannah on Saturday

Local time

6:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Sunny

SW 3 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

39 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

21m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bloomingdale, GA to Savannah, GA covers 13 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Highway 80 West, Louisville Road, West Bay Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Bloomingdale, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Bloomingdale, GA to Savannah, GA is easy. At 21m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 12.9 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Bloomingdale, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Pulaski National Monument.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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