Origin
Pooler, GA
Morning in Pooler on Saturday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pooler, GA to Lakeside Park, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.9 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pooler, GA
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Lakeside Park, GA
Madzery Ma
Trip Overview
The drive from Pooler, GA to Lakeside Park, GA covers 18.9 miles and takes about 27m 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, West Derenne Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 18.9 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and William F. Lynes Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.9 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
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 99
Toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
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 164A
Toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA...
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 164A
Toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA...
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 516; US 17; US 80; GA 21; GA 25; GA 26 / William F. Lynes Parkway
Merge onto I 516; US 17; US 80; GA 21; GA 25; GA 26 / William F. Lynes Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
La Roche Avenue
Enter roundabout onto La Roche Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Pooler, GA to Lakeside Park, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Savannah
3 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| William F. Lynes Parkway | 4 mi | 5m |
| West Derenne Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| La Roche Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 80 East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Arline Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rogers Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 5.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pooler, GA and Lakeside Park, GA.
1
Start on US 80; GA 26
525 ft
·
19 sec
·
US Highway 80 East
2
Turn left onto Rogers Street
390 ft
·
18 sec
·
Rogers Street
3
Turn left onto US 80; GA 26
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 80 East
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 95 South: Brunswick
5
Merge onto I 95
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 99
Toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
8
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
this road
Exit 99A
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
9
Merge onto I 16
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 164A
Toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 164A
Toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
12
Merge onto I 516; US 17; US 80; GA 21; GA 25; GA 26
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
William F. Lynes Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on GA 21
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Derenne Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto La Roche Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
La Roche Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto La Roche Avenue
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
La Roche Avenue
16
Continue on La Roche Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
La Roche Avenue
17
Turn right onto Neva Avenue
137 ft
·
6 sec
·
Neva Avenue
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Arline Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Arline Drive
19
Turn right
39 ft
·
2 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Lakeside Park, GA
Morning in Lakeside Park on Saturday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pooler, GA to Lakeside Park, GA covers 18.9 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, William F. Lynes Parkway, West Derenne Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Pooler, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.96 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pooler, GA to Lakeside Park, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
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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