Drive or Fly: Citrus Springs, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL?

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 GNV–FLL. At 293 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

4h 27m

Distance

293 mi

Total Cost

$100

CO2

118 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$65

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 54m

30m in the air

Air Distance

249 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

63 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Citrus Springs, FL → GNV 74m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 30m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FLL → Pembroke Pines, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Citrus Springs, FL GNV — Gainesville Regional Airport 49 mi, ~74m drive

Pembroke Pines, FL FLL — Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GNV and FLL. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

9h 12m

8h 5m on road

Total Cost

$27

CO2

14 kg

Route

Greyhound US0761S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Citrus Springs, FL → Ocala Bus Stop (OCF6) 32m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 485m

Arrival 10m

Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station (HOL6) → Pembroke Pines, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $27) $27

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

Stations

From OCF6 — Ocala Bus Stop 21 mi, ~32m drive

To HOL6 — Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station 4 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	4h 27m	3h 54m	9h 12m
Total cost (1 person)	$100	$185	$27
Carbon footprint	118 kg CO₂	63 kg CO₂	14 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 12, 2026.

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