Drive or Fly: Charlotte, NC to Broadway, 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 CLT–MYR. At 149 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 8m

Distance

149 mi

Total Cost

$68

CO2

60 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$33

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 31m

16m in the air

Air Distance

129 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

33 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Charlotte, NC → CLT 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MYR → Broadway, NC 65m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Charlotte, NC CLT — Charlotte Douglas International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Broadway, NC MYR — Myrtle Beach International Airport 44 mi, ~65m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CLT and MYR. 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

5h 35m on road

Total Cost

$15

CO2

9 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Charlotte, NC → Charlotte Bus Station (CLT6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 335m

Arrival 10m

Whiteville Columbus County Transit (WHE6) → Broadway, NC 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

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

Stations

From CLT6 — Charlotte Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To WHE6 — Whiteville Columbus County Transit 0 mi, ~30m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 8m	3h 31m	7h
Total cost (1 person)	$68	$125	$15
Carbon footprint	60 kg CO₂	33 kg CO₂	9 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

149 mi 3h 8m

via US 74, US 74 BYP, US 74; NC 130

Alternative (+9 min)

149.9 mi 3h 17m

via US 74, NC 218, US 74; NC 130

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Charlotte, NC to Broadway, NC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.