Atlanta to Orlando RV Trip — 7-Day Florida Coast and Theme Parks Route
Typical rate: $2,400-$3,200 all-in for two people, 7 days
Atlanta to Orlando via Savannah and Florida’s Atlantic coast is the southeastern family RV route — Disney World, beaches, historic Savannah, and Florida state parks in 7 days.
The route at a glance
- Length: 7 days
- Origin: Atlanta, GA
- Destination: Orlando, FL (Walt Disney World area)
- Distance: ~550 miles
- Recommended class: Class C 28-32 ft (fits Disney’s Fort Wilderness, family-friendly sizes)
- All-in budget: $2,400-$3,200 for two people
- Best months: November-April (avoid hurricane season + summer heat in central Florida)
Day-by-day route
Day 1: Atlanta pickup → Savannah
- Morning: Pick up RV at Atlanta rental
- Drive: Atlanta to Savannah — 250 miles, 4h via I-75 South and I-16 East
- Afternoon: Arrive Savannah; set up at Skidaway Island State Park
- Evening: River Street walking tour; dinner
- Camp: Skidaway Island State Park ($30-45/night)
Day 2: Savannah + Tybee Island
- Morning: Forsyth Park; historic district walking tour
- Afternoon: Tybee Island (18 miles east, 30 min)
- Evening: Tybee Lighthouse sunset
- Camp: Skidaway Island
Day 3: Savannah → Jacksonville, FL
- Drive: Savannah to Jacksonville — 145 miles, 2h 30min via I-95 South
- Afternoon: Cumberland Island National Seashore (ferry day trip optional)
- Evening: Jacksonville Beach
- Camp: Big Talbot Island State Park ($25-40/night) or Pelicer Creek RV Park
Day 4: Jacksonville → St. Augustine → Daytona
- Drive: Jacksonville to Daytona — 105 miles, 1h 45min via I-95 South
- Morning stop: St. Augustine historic district (oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in continental US)
- Afternoon: Daytona Beach
- Evening: Set up at Tomoka State Park
- Camp: Tomoka State Park ($30/night)
Day 5: Daytona → Cape Canaveral → Orlando area
- Drive: Daytona to Orlando — 90 miles, 1h 30min via I-95 South and FL-528 West
- Morning stop: Kennedy Space Center
- Afternoon: Cocoa Beach
- Evening: Arrive Orlando; set up at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
- Camp: Disney’s Fort Wilderness ($85-150/night, premium) or other Orlando area campground
Day 6: Orlando theme park day
- Disney World day (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, etc.)
- OR Universal Studios day
- Camp: Same as Day 5
Day 7: Orlando + return
- Morning: Final theme park time or rest day
- Late morning: Empty tanks at dump station, refuel
- Afternoon: Return rental at Orlando (verify one-way pricing)
One-way pricing math
Atlanta-to-Orlando one-way:
- Cruise America: $300-$600 typical; popular route, often reasonable
- Outdoorsy / RVshare: rare; some owners allow for premium
Common pattern: fly Atlanta, drive RV, fly home from Orlando — saves return drive.
All-in budget breakdown
For two people, 7 days, Class C 26-30 ft (family of 4 would be $200-400 more):
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Class C rental: $185/night × 7 nights | $1,295 |
| One-way drop-off fee | $300-$600 |
| Booking fees + insurance + cleaning | $400-$550 |
| Fuel (550 miles @ 8 mpg @ $3.50/gal) | $241 |
| Campground fees (state park + Disney Fort Wilderness mix) | $300-$700 |
| Theme park tickets (1 day Disney for 2 people) | $300-$500 |
| Food, propane, dining | $400-$700 |
| All-in 7-day trip | $3,236-$4,586 |
Disney Fort Wilderness is a major budget item — $85-$150/night for the magic of staying inside Disney. Skip it for non-Disney itineraries.
When this route shines
- Family RV trips: classic family vacation with theme parks
- Winter snowbird stop: Florida warming destination
- Spring break: family schedule alignment
When to skip
- Hurricane season (June-November): cancellation risk increases
- Class A 35+ ft: limited access in some campgrounds
- Tight budget: Florida RV parks are expensive
Reservation timing
- Disney’s Fort Wilderness: book 6-12 months ahead for any popular date
- Florida state parks: open 11 months ahead via FloridaStateParks.org
- KOA Orlando area: book 3-4 months ahead
- Skidaway Island (Savannah): 11 months ahead
Variations
Skip Disney version
- Replace Day 6 with beach day at Cocoa Beach or Cape Canaveral
- Add Kennedy Space Center fuller experience
- Reduces budget by $300-500
Extended 10-day version
- Add Florida Keys southern extension (3 days)
- Add Everglades day trip
- Add Florida Atlantic coast deeper (Vero Beach, Stuart)
Different launch
- Charleston SC instead of Atlanta
- Same route but starts further north
Class choice math
| Class | Atlanta-to-Orlando fit |
|---|---|
| Class B | Fits everywhere; cramped for family of 4 |
| Class C 26-32 ft | Sweet spot for families — fits Disney and most state parks |
| Class A 30-35 ft | Disney Fort Wilderness yes; some Florida state parks tight |
| Class A 35+ ft | Limited access; private parks fit, state parks don’t |
Bottom line
The 7-day Atlanta-to-Orlando route is the classic family Southeast RV trip. Budget $3,200-$4,500 for two people including theme park tickets. Class C 28-30 ft. Book Disney Fort Wilderness 6+ months ahead.
See related: Atlanta city guide, Savannah city guide, Miami city guide, Florida state guide, Family RV rentals guide.