Origin
Lakeside Park, GA
Afternoon in Lakeside Park on Saturday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeside Park, 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
14m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeside Park, GA
Madzery Ma
Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lakeside Park, GA to Savannah, GA covers 8.1 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harry Truman Parkway, La Roche Avenue, East Bay Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.1 miles on Harry Truman Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Truman Parkway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| La Roche Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Bay Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East President Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| General McIntosh Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Victory Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Skidaway Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Arline Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harry Truman Parkway
— 2.1 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside Park, GA and Savannah, 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
La Roche Avenue
7
Turn right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
8
Continue on Skidaway Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Skidaway Road
9
Turn left onto US 80; GA 26
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Victory Drive
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
11
Merge onto Harry Truman Parkway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harry Truman Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
525 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Downtown
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto East President Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East President Street
14
Turn right onto General McIntosh Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
General McIntosh Boulevard
15
Continue on East Bay Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bay Street
16
Turn uturn
117 ft
·
11 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Arline Drive
Turn left onto Arline Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
La Roche Avenue
Enter roundabout onto La Roche Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Harry Truman Parkway
Merge onto Harry Truman Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Downtown
6
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.27 one way
$2.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.38 | $2.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Savannah, GA
Afternoon in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
2 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
14m 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?
8.1 mi in 14m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.1 mi on Harry Truman Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Arline Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Arline Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (La Roche Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.9 miles (Harry Truman Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
42 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
83 ft
Total Descent
79 ft
Highest Point
42 ft
~7.5 mi in
Elevation Range
42 ft
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.
On the drive from Lakeside Park, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
6.1 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.1 miles on Harry Truman Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Arline Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (La Roche Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.9 miles (Harry Truman Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Savannah, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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