Origin
Pooler, GA
Morning in Pooler on Saturday
Local time
9:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pooler, 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
16m
Distance
10 mi
16 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 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pooler, GA
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pooler, GA to Savannah, GA covers 10 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Louisville Road, West Bay Street, US Highway 80 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on Louisville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Pooler, GA to Savannah, GA covers 10 miles and takes about 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Louisville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 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 0.1 miles in near Rogers Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pooler, GA to Savannah, GA is easy. At 16m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Rogers Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 80; GA 26 / US Highway 80 East): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Rogers Street
Turn left onto Rogers Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 80; GA 26 / US Highway 80 East
Turn left onto US 80; GA 26 / US Highway 80 East
Navigation decision point
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West Bay Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| US Highway 80 East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Islands Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Rogers Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Louisville Road
— 3.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pooler, GA and Savannah, 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
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 80 East
4
Continue on US 80; GA 26
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Louisville Road
5
Continue on US 80; GA 26
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Islands Expressway
6
Continue on US 80; GA 26
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Bay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left
117 ft
·
11 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 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 | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
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
Morning in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
9:35 AM
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
1 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
16m 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 Savannah, GA covers 10 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Louisville Road, West Bay Street, US Highway 80 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 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 $1.56 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 Pooler, GA to Savannah, GA is easy. At 16m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Rogers Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 80; GA 26 / US Highway 80 East): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Pooler, 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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