Drive or Fly: Brandermill, VA to South Suffolk, VA?

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 RIC–ORF. At 93 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 6m

Distance

93.9 mi

Total Cost

$56

CO2

38 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$21

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 14m

9m in the air

Air Distance

76 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

20 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brandermill, VA → RIC 28m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ORF → South Suffolk, VA 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Brandermill, VA RIC — Richmond International Airport 19 mi, ~28m drive

South Suffolk, VA ORF — Norfolk International Airport 25 mi, ~37m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between RIC and ORF. 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	2h 6m	3h 14m
Total cost (1 person)	$56	$123
Carbon footprint	38 kg CO₂	20 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

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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

93.9 mi 2h 5m

via VA 10, VA 10; VA 156 BUS, VA 288

Shortest (+2 min)

86.2 mi 2h 7m

via US 460, I 95, VA 288

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Brandermill, VA to South Suffolk, VA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.