Drive or Fly: Augusta, GA to Montgomery, 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 AGS–SAV. At 132 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

Distance

132.2 mi

Total Cost

$64

CO2

53 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$29

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

2h 45m

14m in the air

Air Distance

117 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

30 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Augusta, GA → AGS 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 14m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SAV → Montgomery, GA 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Augusta, GA AGS — Augusta Regional At Bush Field 7 mi, ~11m drive

Montgomery, GA SAV — Savannah Hilton Head International Airport 14 mi, ~20m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AGS 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

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 54m

1h 46m on rail

Total Cost

$17

CO2

5 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Augusta, GA → Denmark Amtrak Station 73m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 106m

Arrival 10m

Savannah → Montgomery, GA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From Denmark Amtrak Station 49 mi, ~73m drive

To Savannah 10 mi, ~15m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	3h	2h 45m	3h 54m
Total cost (1 person)	$64	$125	$17
Carbon footprint	53 kg CO₂	30 kg CO₂	5 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: Amtrak 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

132.2 mi 2h 59m

via GA 21; I 3 FUT, GA 23, GA 56

Alternative (+1 min)

143.9 mi 3h 0m

via US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT, I 16, US 25; GA 67; GA 121

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