Port Wentworth, Georgia
Port Wentworth is a city of 12,892 people in Chatham County, Georgia.
Why visit Port Wentworth
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 12 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Mulberry Grove Plantation.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Port Wentworth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Port Wentworth
Port Wentworth is a city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. The 2020 population was 10,878, more than double the population of 5,359 at the 2010 census. Port Wentworth is part of the Savannah metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Port Wentworth, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Mulberry Grove Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes10
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
7001 Highway 21, Port Wentworth
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 06:00-23:00
Where to stay12
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Savannah North I-95
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
105 Traveler's Way, Port Wentworth
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Savannah I-95 North
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
305 Raley Road, Port Wentworth
Savannah Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
100 Traveler's Way, Port Wentworth
Quality Inn & Suites Savannah North
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
7220 Highway 21, Port Wentworth
Travelodge Port Wentworth Savannah Area
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
110 Traveler's Way, Port Wentworth
Wingate by Wyndham Port Wentworth Savannah Area
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
7210 GA Highway 21, Port Wentworth
History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Port Wentworth in 1957.
From the History section of Port Wentworth, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Port Wentworth
56 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 43°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 6.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 69°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 59°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 48°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 43°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Savannah Intl Ap Hcn 72207 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chatham County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Pooler 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Rincon 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Garden City 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Bloomingdale 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Savannah 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Hardeeville 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Springfield 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Henderson 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Georgetown 15 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Bluffton 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Baymont by Wyndham, Port Wentworth, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Port Wentworth City Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CVS, Port Wentworth, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Port Wentworth, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Car charging stations at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Port Wentworth, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Exit 109 to Port Wentworth and Savannah, Georgia; I-95 Southbound (5825312600), Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Washington's Southern Tour historical marker, Port Wentworth, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mulberry Grove Plantation historical marker, Port Wentworth, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I95nb Port Wentworth city limit, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fire Department Station 2, Port Wentworth, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- VMS on GA21 SB, Port Wentworth, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I95nb Exit 109, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chevrolet Silverado GMTK2CC Osmose Crew Cab, Bull-Doser, Public domain
- '13-'15 Ram 3500 Cummins, Bull-Doser, Public domain
- ISS045-E-151215 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS057-E-54931 - View of The State of Georgia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS057-E-54934 - View of The State of Georgia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-151214 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS036-E-8380 - View of South Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS057-E-54932 - View of The State of Georgia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS057-E-54933 - View of The State of Georgia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Georgia I95nb Exit 109 .5 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I95nb Exit 109 1 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RWSI Aerial Photo-5 Jan 2017 (31767244890), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, Public domain
- Raw Water Storage Impoundment - Savannah Harbor Expansion Project - 60% completion (31944588804), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, Public domain
- Raw Water Storage Impoundment - Savannah Harbor Expansion Project - 60% completion (32747299526), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, Public domain
- DJI 0011 (30476084670), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, Public domain
- Impoundment at 37% (29991258756), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, Public domain
- M. C. Anderson Memorial Bridge I95nb, Savannah, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I95nb Exit 106, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I95nb Exit 106 2019, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Home Depot Savannah SDC 5150, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Changing Time (2472226888), Joe Shlabotnik from Forest Hills, Queens, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Gulfstream, Crossroads Business Center 2, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gulfstream, Crossroads Business Center 1, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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