Where to stop

Best places to stop between Charlotte and Universal Orlando

The I-77, I-95 and I-4 drive runs about 530 miles and 8 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 245 of 530

   1. Savannah, GA

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 285 miles left to Universal Orlando.

   Hotels in SavannahWhere to stay in Savannah

2. Mile 385 of 530

   2. Jacksonville, FL

   The last big stop before Universal Orlando, 145 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in JacksonvilleWhere to stay in Jacksonville

Sights worth the detour

• Savannah's riverfront
• St. Augustine's old town
• Universal's Epic Universe

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost