Origin
Lakeside Park, GA
Afternoon in Lakeside Park on Saturday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeside Park, GA to Pooler, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeside Park, GA
Madzery Ma
Pooler, GA
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Trip Overview
The drive from Lakeside Park, GA to Pooler, GA covers 18.5 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, William F. Lynes Parkway, East Derenne Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| William F. Lynes Parkway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| East Derenne Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 2 mi | 2m |
| La Roche Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 80 East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 17 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Arline Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 6.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside Park, GA and Pooler, GA.
1
Start on this road
39 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Arline Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Arline Drive
3
Turn straight onto Neva Avenue
137 ft
·
7 sec
·
Neva Avenue
4
Turn left onto La Roche Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
La Roche Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto La Roche Avenue
140 ft
·
3 sec
·
La Roche Avenue
6
Continue on La Roche Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
La Roche Avenue
7
Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East Derenne Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on I 516; GA 21
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
William F. Lynes Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 17
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 17
Exit 5
Toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 16 West: Macon
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Merge onto I 16; US 17
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
395 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
14
Merge onto I 95
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 102
Toward US 80: Pooler, Garden City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 80; GA 26
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 80 East
17
Arrive at destination
US 80; GA 26
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 17
Take the exit onto US 17 toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
8
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 16 West: Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 16 West: Macon
7
15 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
8
17.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 80: Pooler, Garden City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 102
Toward US 80: Pooler, Garden City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.89 one way
$5.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Pooler, GA
Afternoon in Pooler on Saturday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
18.5 mi in 26m, mostly highway — 6.2 mi of that is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and William F. Lynes Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near US 17.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (US 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lakeside Park, GA and Pooler, GA, road signs point toward Savannah, Florence and Garden City.
Savannah
8.4 mi in
|
~13m
|
via US 17
Florence
15 mi in
|
~21m
Garden City
17.5 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pooler, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (US 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Pulaski National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pooler, GA before heading back.
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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