Origin
Lakeside Park, GA
Late night in Lakeside Park on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeside Park, GA to Port Wentworth, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeside Park, GA
Madzery Ma
Port Wentworth, GA
Heru Dharma
Trip Overview
Lakeside Park, GA to Port Wentworth, GA is 14.9 miles and takes about 22 minutes via William F. Lynes Parkway, East Derenne Avenue, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on arterial roads and parkways, making it a convenient option for a quick transit. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for those looking to minimize travel time between these locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William F. Lynes Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| East Derenne Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Coastal Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| La Roche Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| GA 25 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Arline Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Burnsed Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
William F. Lynes Parkway
— 6.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside Park, GA and Port Wentworth, GA.
1
Start on this road
39 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Arline Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Arline Drive
3
Turn straight onto Neva Avenue
137 ft
·
7 sec
·
Neva Avenue
4
Turn left onto La Roche Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
La Roche Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto La Roche Avenue
140 ft
·
3 sec
·
La Roche Avenue
6
Continue on La Roche Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
La Roche Avenue
7
Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East Derenne Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on I 516; GA 21
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
William F. Lynes Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto GA 25
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
GA 25
Exit 8
Toward US 80, GA 25 North: Garden City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on GA 25
393 ft
·
12 sec
·
Burnsed Boulevard
11
At end of road, turn left onto GA 25
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on GA 25
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Coastal Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Crossgate Road
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Crossgate Road
14
Arrive at destination
Crossgate Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.2 — 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
|
Arline Drive
Turn left onto Arline Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
La Roche Avenue
Enter roundabout onto La Roche Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Derenne Avenue
Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
GA 25
Take the exit onto GA 25 toward US 80, GA 25 North: Garden City
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 8
Toward US 80, GA 25 North: Garden City
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
GA 25 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto GA 25 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.33 one way
$4.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Port Wentworth, GA
Late night in Port Wentworth on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
5 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
22m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with 45% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 6.5-mile segment on William F. Lynes Parkway, which offers a more continuous flow. As you transition to East Derenne Avenue and then Main Street, the character of the drive will likely shift to more urban and local road conditions. Expect a blend of faster-paced parkway driving and more stop-and-go traffic as you approach your destination.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on William F. Lynes 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Arline Drive.
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 14.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Arline Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (La Roche Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (East Derenne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). 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 6.5 miles on William F. Lynes 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 (Arline Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (La Roche Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (East Derenne Avenue): 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 Port Wentworth, 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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