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Plan the Savannah-to-Charleston Drive and Fuel Use

Compare the 108-mile Savannah–Charleston drive, realistic travel times, round-trip fuel use, downtown parking rates and live traffic sources.

Marcus Hale · 1 min read

Savannah is about 108 miles (174 km) from Charleston, South Carolina, by road. Allow 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes each way in ordinary conditions, plus time to park.

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Savannah–Charleston Drive Planner

Round-Trip Plan

Distance~216 miles
Driving allowance4.5–5.5 hr
Fuel needed7.2 gal
Estimated fuel cost—
Total same-day outing~10–13 hr
Direct route: Generally US 17 and I-95. Adding Beaufort turns it into a slower sightseeing drive.
Charleston city garages: Listed at $1 per 20 minutes, with a $24 daily maximum. The parking day runs from midnight to midnight for one parking event.
How the allowance was set

Uber reports a 128-minute historical average, while Wanderlog estimates 2 hours 18 minutes in normal traffic. The 2-hour-15-minute to 2-hour-45-minute allowance adds a modest traffic margin; parking time is extra. At 25, 30 or 35 mpg, a ~216-mile round trip uses 8.6, 7.2 or 6.2 gallons.

Sources: Uber route data, Wanderlog drive estimate and City of Charleston parking information.

Mileage varies with the exact addresses. The tool draws on route data from Uber and Wanderlog, plus City of Charleston parking rates. Check Georgia 511 and South Carolina 511 for current incidents, construction and traffic conditions.