Origin
Savannah, GA
Morning in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
9:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savannah, 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
15m
Distance
9.7 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 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
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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Pooler, GA
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Trip Overview
Savannah, GA to Pooler, GA is 9.7 miles and takes about 15m via State Route 26, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Georgia and the Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick transition. You'll mostly be on familiar roads, so don't expect any dramatic shifts in scenery. Consider this trip as a simple point-to-point journey, ideal for when you need to get from one place to another without much fuss. It’s a practical, no-frills drive that gets the job done efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route presents a mixed drive, with 58% of it on highways, giving you a good balance of speed and local road interaction. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 3.7 miles on State Route 26. As you travel, you'll notice the character of the drive shift between more open highway sections and potentially busier local stretches as you approach your destination. Expect a dynamic feel behind the wheel, moving from quicker travel to more moderated speeds.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 26 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 early in the drive near North Fahm Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Savannah, GA to Pooler, GA is easy. At 15m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Fahm Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Bay Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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North Fahm Street
Turn right onto North Fahm Street
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip
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West Bay Street
Turn right onto West Bay Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 26 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West Bay Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| US Highway 80 East | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Fahm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 26
— 3.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, GA and Pooler, GA.
1
Start on this road
145 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Fahm Street
72 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Fahm Street
3
Turn right onto West Bay Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Bay Street
4
Continue on US 80; GA 26
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 80; GA 26
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 26
6
Continue on US 80; GA 26
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 80 East
7
Arrive at destination
US 80; GA 26
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 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 | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
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
Pooler, GA
Morning in Pooler on Saturday
Local time
9:35 AM
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
1 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
15m 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 Savannah, GA to Pooler, GA covers 9.7 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 26, 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 4.9 miles from Savannah, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.52 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 Savannah, GA to Pooler, GA is easy. At 15m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Fahm Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Bay Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Savannah, GA to Pooler, 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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