Atlanta, GA → Savannah, GA
Route Details
Georgia Trucking
Georgia is the logistics capital of the Southeast, with Atlanta serving as a major distribution hub. The state offers co...
I-16
250 miles from Atlanta, GA to Savannah, GA
Freight on This Lane
The dominant freight categories moving between Atlanta, GA and Savannah, GA
Retail & Consumer Goods
Retail freight is the backbone of dry van trucking, representing $190+ billion in annual US transportation spend across 12 million truckloads per year...
Automotive Parts & Vehicles
The US automotive freight market moves $120+ billion in parts and finished vehicles annually, with 1.2 million truckloads of components flowing betwee...
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturing freight moves $165 billion in raw materials, components, and finished goods between 320,000+ US factories each year, generating 9.5 mill...
Rate Breakdown
Seasonal Patterns
Port of Savannah drives this lane — import container volume spikes 20-25% in August through November for holiday pre-stocking, pushing rates to $3.00-$3.20/mile. Export freight (lumber, cotton, kaolin clay) peaks January through April. Automotive parts for export through the port run steadily year-round. February through March sees a brief dip of 8-10% between holiday and spring peaks.
Backhaul Guide
Return load strategy for the Savannah, GA to Atlanta, GA direction
The Port of Savannah is the fastest-growing container port in the US (5.5+ million TEUs annually). Northbound loads from Savannah to Atlanta are abundant and reliable at $2.55-$2.90/mile. Container drayage from the Garden City Terminal to Atlanta rail yards pays $350-$500 per container. Savannah is one of the few ports where same-hour reload is realistic.
Compatible Truck Types
Equipment types that run profitably on this lane
I-16 is the ONLY direct route and it is notoriously boring — 250 miles of flat, straight highway with minimal services between Macon and Savannah. Pack food and fuel up in Macon (exit 1 off I-16). For Savannah port loads, arrive at the Garden City Terminal before 6 AM to beat the gate queue — after 8 AM wait times hit 90-120 minutes. Get the GPA eModal app to track container availability and gate wait times in real time.
Atlanta, GA to Savannah, GA FAQ
Common questions about this freight lane
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