Drive or Fly: Savannah, GA to Mableton, 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 54m

Distance

261.8 mi

Total Cost

$90

CO2

106 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$55

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 1m

28m in the air

Air Distance

235 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

60 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Savannah, GA → SAV 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 28m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ATL → Mableton, GA 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Mableton, GA ATL — Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport 15 mi, ~23m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

97.7%

Cancellation

2.3%

+ 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 1m

4h 8m on road

Total Cost

$25

CO2

13 kg

Route

FlixBus 2434

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 248m

Arrival 10m

Atlanta Bus Station (ATD6) → Mableton, GA 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $25) $25

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

Stations

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

To ATD6 — Atlanta Bus Station 12 mi, ~18m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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 54m	3h 1m	5h 1m
Total cost (1 person)	$90	$184	$25
Carbon footprint	106 kg CO₂	60 kg CO₂	13 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	98% 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 Jun 3, 2026.

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