Origin
Savannah, GA
Afternoon in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
4:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savannah, 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
14m
Distance
7.8 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 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savannah, GA
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Lakeside Park, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Savannah, GA to Lakeside Park, GA covers 7.8 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, West 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 $1.22 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 |
| West Bay Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Skidaway Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East President Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Victory Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| General McIntosh Boulevard | 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 Savannah, GA and Lakeside Park, GA.
1
Start on this road
145 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Fahm Street
72 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Fahm Street
3
Turn left onto West Bay Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bay Street
4
Continue on General McIntosh Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
General McIntosh Boulevard
5
Turn left onto East President Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East President Street
6
Turn left
286 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Truman Parkway
7
Continue on Harry Truman Parkway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harry Truman Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 80: Victory Drive, Tybee Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 80; GA 26
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Victory Drive
10
Turn right onto Skidaway Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Skidaway Road
11
Turn left onto La Roche Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
La Roche Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto La Roche Avenue
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
La Roche Avenue
13
Continue on La Roche Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
La Roche Avenue
14
Turn right onto Neva Avenue
137 ft
·
6 sec
·
Neva Avenue
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Arline Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Arline Drive
16
Turn right
39 ft
·
2 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.8 — 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
|
North Fahm Street
Turn right onto North Fahm Street
Navigation decision point
7
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward US 80: Victory Drive, Tybee Island
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 US 80: Victory Drive, Tybee Island
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
La Roche Avenue
Enter roundabout onto La Roche Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Arline Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto Arline Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 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 | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
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
Lakeside Park, GA
Afternoon in Lakeside Park on Saturday
Local time
4:35 PM
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
2 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
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?
7.8 mi in 14m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 27% 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Fahm Street.
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 7.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 (North Fahm Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (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.
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 Savannah, GA to Lakeside Park, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Tybee Island along the way.
Tybee Island
3.9 mi in
|
~6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.8 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 (27%). 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 (North Fahm Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (La Roche Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Lakeside Park, 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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