Drive or Fly: Lithia Springs, GA to Savannah, GA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 56m

Distance

265.3 mi

Total Cost

$85

CO2

107 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$50

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 5m

29m in the air

Air Distance

238 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

61 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lithia Springs, GA → ATL 26m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 29m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SAV → Savannah, GA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Lithia Springs, GA ATL — Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport 17 mi, ~26m drive

Savannah, GA SAV — Savannah Hilton Head International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

95.8%

Cancellation

4.2%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 30m

4h 5m on road

Total Cost

$25

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lithia Springs, GA → Atlanta Bus Station (ATD6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 245m

Arrival 10m

Savannah Bus Station (SAV6) → Savannah, GA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $25) $25

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From ATD6 — Atlanta Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To SAV6 — Savannah Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~16/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	4h 56m	3h 5m	5h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$85	$185	$25
Carbon footprint	107 kg CO₂	61 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	96% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jul 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

265.3 mi 4h 56m

via I 16, I 75, I 20

Alternative (+38 min)

282.9 mi 5h 35m

via I 20, GA 21; I 3 FUT, GA 24

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Lithia Springs, GA to Savannah, GA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.