Drive or Fly: Nicholson, 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

No scheduled commercial flights found for PDK–SAV. At 229 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 46m

Distance

229.1 mi

Total Cost

$86

CO2

93 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$51

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 52m

23m in the air

Air Distance

195 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

50 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Nicholson, GA → PDK 79m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 23m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SAV → Savannah, GA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Nicholson, GA PDK — DeKalb Peachtree Airport 53 mi, ~79m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PDK and SAV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

7h 7m

6h 15m on road

Total Cost

$20

CO2

11 kg

Route

FlixBus N2434

Door-to-Door Timeline

Nicholson, GA → Athens Transit Center (UGA) (4GA) 17m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 375m

Arrival 10m

Savannah Bus Station (SAV6) → Savannah, GA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $20) $20

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

Stations

From 4GA — Athens Transit Center (UGA) 11 mi, ~17m drive

To SAV6 — Savannah Bus Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− 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 46m	3h 52m	7h 7m
Total cost (1 person)	$86	$183	$20
Carbon footprint	93 kg CO₂	50 kg CO₂	11 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

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 Apr 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

229.1 mi 4h 46m

via GA 21; I 3 FUT, US 78; GA 10, GA 24

Alternative (+19 min)

236.2 mi 5h 6m

via I 16, GA 15, GA 15; GA 78

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