Origin
Isle of Hope, GA
Morning in Isle of Hope on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Isle of Hope, GA to Savannah, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Isle of Hope, GA
Valentine Kulikov
Savannah, GA
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Trip Overview
Isle of Hope, GA to Savannah, GA is 10.5 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Harry Truman Parkway and Skidaway Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and Georgia, making it a straightforward connection. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway speeds and more local road conditions. It's ideal for a quick transfer, especially if you're looking to get to your destination without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Truman Parkway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Skidaway Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Bay Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East President Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| General McIntosh Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Parkersburg Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Eisenhower Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harry Truman Parkway
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Isle of Hope, GA and Savannah, GA.
1
Start on Central Avenue
461 ft
·
22 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto Parkersburg Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Parkersburg Road
3
Continue on Skidaway Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Skidaway Road
4
Turn left onto Eisenhower Drive
357 ft
·
7 sec
·
Eisenhower Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
6
Merge onto Harry Truman Parkway
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Harry Truman Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
525 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Downtown
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto East President Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East President Street
9
Turn right onto General McIntosh Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
General McIntosh Boulevard
10
Continue on East Bay Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bay Street
11
Turn uturn
117 ft
·
11 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Parkersburg Road
Turn sharp right onto Parkersburg Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Eisenhower Drive
Turn left onto Eisenhower Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Downtown
6
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:21 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
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
17m 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?
This route features a highway share of 55%, indicating a good portion of your drive will be on faster roads. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, transitioning between the Harry Truman Parkway and other local arteries. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles on the Harry Truman Parkway, allowing for a period of consistent travel. Expect the road to feel more like a typical suburban commute as you approach Savannah, with varying speed limits and potential for local traffic.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Harry Truman Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Parkersburg Road.
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 10.5 miles you will encounter 5 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: at 0.1 miles (Parkersburg Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.2 miles (Eisenhower Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (Harry Truman Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Isle of Hope, GA to Savannah, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
8.5 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 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: at 0.1 miles (Parkersburg Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.2 miles (Eisenhower Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 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 US Trip Planner 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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