Semi Truck Driveaway from Georgia to California

Semi truck driveaway from Georgia to California costs between $2,200 and $3,600. Atlanta to Los Angeles (approximately 2,180 miles) averages $2,200–$3,200. Atlanta to San Francisco (about 2,480 miles) ranges from $2,500–$3,600. Savannah to Los Angeles costs $2,400–$3,400. All pricing includes CDL driver wages, fuel (~365-415 gallons at 6 MPG), insurance, and return travel.

Driveaway takes 4 to 6 days with a single CDL driver. Atlanta to Los Angeles (2,180 miles) averages 4–5 days. Atlanta to San Francisco (2,480 miles) takes 5–6 days. Savannah to Los Angeles takes 5 days. Team-driver driveaway reduces transit to 3–4 days at a premium.

Atlanta is the Southeast's largest logistics hub, sitting at the convergence of I-75, I-85, and I-20. The metro area hosts more fleet terminals and distribution centers than any city in the Southeast. This creates massive driveaway demand from three sources: (1) Fleet repositioning from Atlanta terminals to California operations. (2) Dealer transfers from Georgia dealerships to California's larger market. (3) Port of Savannah imports shipped overland to California.

The primary route follows I-20 West from Atlanta through Birmingham (AL), Jackson (MS), and into Shreveport/Dallas area, connecting to I-10 West through San Antonio, El Paso, southern NM and AZ into Southern California. Total: approximately 2,180 miles to LA. An alternate route uses I-85 North to I-40 West through Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and the TX panhandle — preferred for Northern California destinations.

Yes. Commercial trucks arriving through the Port of Savannah (Garden City Terminal) — the third-busiest container port in the U.S. — are frequently driven to California once customs clearance is complete. Port pickup coordination includes working with terminal operations on release schedules and gate timing. Savannah to LA is approximately 2,440 miles (5 days).

For Atlanta to LA (2,180 miles) at 6 MPG: ~363 gallons ($1,272). At 7 MPG: ~311 gallons ($1,090). For Savannah to LA (2,440 miles) at 6 MPG: ~407 gallons ($1,423). The I-20/I-10 corridor is relatively flat through the Gulf States, though West Texas and Arizona include moderate elevation changes. All fuel included in your quote.

Yes. Atlanta's I-285 perimeter, the I-75/I-85 Downtown Connector, and Spaghetti Junction are notoriously congested. Our drivers schedule departures for early morning (before 6 AM) or late morning (after 9:30 AM) to avoid peak rush. Once west of Atlanta on I-20, traffic clears quickly. Suburban pickups outside the I-285 perimeter are generally unaffected by city congestion.

Driveaway: $2,200–$3,600, 4–6 days, adds ~2,180-2,480 miles. Trailer transport: $2,800–$4,800, 6–8 days, zero miles. Driveaway saves 15-25% and is 2 days faster. For fleet repositioning and dealer transfers where mileage isn't a primary concern, driveaway is the clear cost and speed winner.

Yes — Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Macon, Columbus, Athens, and all Georgia cities. Atlanta metro (including McDonough, Marietta, Kennesaw, Lawrenceville, and Duluth) represents the majority of our Georgia driveaway volume.

Yes. Two CDL drivers alternating shifts can complete Atlanta to Los Angeles in 3–4 days instead of 4–5 with a single driver. Team pricing is approximately 40-60% premium over single-driver rates. Sleeper cab trucks allow one driver to rest in the berth while the other drives — maximizing continuous progress.

Yes — Freightliner, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack, International, and Western Star. Atlanta's role as a national fleet hub means our GA-based drivers are experienced with every major OEM, DT12/TX-12/I-Shift/mDrive automated transmissions, and 10/13/18-speed Eaton Fuller manuals.