Drive or Fly: Albany, GA to Hardwick, GA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for ABY–MCN. At 136 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 51m

Distance

136.7 mi

Total Cost

$65

CO2

55 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$30

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 18m

14m in the air

Air Distance

116 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

30 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Albany, GA → ABY 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 14m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MCN → Hardwick, GA 54m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Albany, GA ABY — Southwest Georgia Regional Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

Hardwick, GA MCN — Middle Georgia Regional Airport 36 mi, ~54m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ABY and MCN. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 8m

1h 50m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

FlixBus 2452

Door-to-Door Timeline

Albany, GA → Albany (BP One Leaf) (ALY6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 110m

Arrival 10m

Macon Bus Station (MAC6) → Hardwick, GA 43m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From ALY6 — Albany (BP One Leaf) 2 mi, ~10m drive

To MAC6 — Macon Bus Station 28 mi, ~43m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 8 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 51m	3h 18m	3h 8m
Total cost (1 person)	$65	$125	$10
Carbon footprint	55 kg CO₂	30 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

136.7 mi 2h 51m

via I 75, GA 300, GA 49

Shortest (+19 min)

133.9 mi 3h 11m

via GA 300, GA 257, GA 18

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Albany, GA to Hardwick, GA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.