Drive or Fly: Chincoteague, VA to East Hampton, 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 SBY–PHF. At 112 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 45m

Distance

112.8 mi

Total Cost

$60

CO2

46 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$25

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 11m

10m in the air

Air Distance

81 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Chincoteague, VA → SBY 44m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHF → East Hampton, VA 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Chincoteague, VA SBY — Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport 29 mi, ~44m drive

East Hampton, VA PHF — Newport News Williamsburg International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SBY and PHF. 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

2h 40m

1h 40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0355

Door-to-Door Timeline

Chincoteague, VA → Oak Hall (T'S Corner Exxon) (OHL6) 13m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 100m

Arrival 10m

Norfolk (NOR6) → East Hampton, VA 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From OHL6 — Oak Hall (T'S Corner Exxon) 9 mi, ~13m drive

To NOR6 — Norfolk 15 mi, ~22m 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	2h 45m	3h 11m	2h 40m
Total cost (1 person)	$60	$123	$9
Carbon footprint	46 kg CO₂	21 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 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Chincoteague, VA to East Hampton, VA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.