Drive or Fly: Burlington, NC to Wilson, NC?

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 GSO–PGV. At 105 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 5m

Distance

105.6 mi

Total Cost

$58

CO2

43 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$23

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 39m

11m in the air

Air Distance

89 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

23 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Burlington, NC → GSO 42m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PGV → Wilson, NC 46m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Burlington, NC GSO — Piedmont Triad International Airport 28 mi, ~42m drive

Wilson, NC PGV — Pitt-Greenville Airport 30 mi, ~46m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GSO and PGV. 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 28m

2h 28m on rail

Total Cost

$18

CO2

5 kg

Route

Carolinian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Burlington, NC → Burlington Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 148m

Arrival 10m

Wilson → Wilson, NC 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

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

Stations

From Burlington Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Wilson 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 6 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 30m

3h 25m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0654s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Burlington, NC → Greensboro Bus Stop (GBO6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 205m

Arrival 10m

Wilson Bus Stop (WSN6) → Wilson, NC 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From GBO6 — Greensboro Bus Stop 20 mi, ~30m drive

To WSN6 — Wilson Bus Stop 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 5m	3h 39m	3h 28m	4h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$58	$124	$18	$12
Carbon footprint	43 kg CO₂	23 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	6 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: Amtrak GTFS, 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 13, 2026.

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