Shipping a Car from Houston, TX to Savannah, GA
The Houston–Savannah lane covers roughly 1,023 road miles heading east, through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. That is around 20 hours of driving at car-hauler speeds; our transit estimate is 2–3 days after dispatch. This lane sees steady, moderate demand.
What Houston to Savannah Costs
We estimate open transport for a standard sedan at $615–$870, which is about $0.73 per mile over 1,023 miles. Enclosed shipping adds about 45% ($890–$1,260), while SUV and truck surcharges bring open pricing to $690–$975. Ending in Charleston instead (91 mi from Savannah) is estimated at $665–$945. For scale, Tampa, FL to Columbus, OH is a similar 995-mile move at $595–$845.
| Trailer | Car Type | Estimated Cost | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $615–$870 | Lowest cost, most common |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $690–$975 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $690–$975 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $890–$1,260 | High-value or low cars |
Estimates are for a standard sedan; your quote depends on exact addresses, condition and season.
Timing and Seasonality
Hurricane season (June to November) can pause or reroute trucks along the coast. For a 1,023-mile trip, request quotes about three weeks before pickup. Across Texas expect severe spring storms, Gulf hurricanes and desert heat in the west; across Georgia, hot summers and the occasional ice event around Atlanta.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Houston. Houston sits on busy trucking corridors, which helps with availability. Houston has port activity, so imported or exported vehicles may need extra release time. Giant Gulf Coast metro and port with deep carrier supply, but exposed to hurricane-season delays.
Delivery in Savannah. Carriers typically arrive around I-16 and I-95. Historic coastal city with a major deepwater auto port on I-16/I-95. Hilton Head International Airport is the usual reference point for staging in the area.
The Route and Corridor
The direct line between the two cities crosses Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. In Texas, I-35, I-10, I-45, I-20 and I-40 cross a state where El Paso to Houston is about 750 miles. Alabama: I-65 and I-20/I-59 carry most freight, with Birmingham as the main junction. Louisiana: I-10 crosses the long Atchafalaya Basin bridge and I-20 runs across the north. Metros near that straight-line path include Baton Rouge (LA), although the actual interstate routing may bend around them. Pickup is on Central time and delivery on Eastern time, so a driver's call can come an hour off your clock.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Ask for a call-ahead. Request a heads-up several hours before the truck reaches Savannah.
- Mention port status. If the car arrives from or leaves through a port near Houston, say so when you request quotes.
- Vet the carrier. Check the MC number on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and get insurance terms in writing before paying a deposit.