Drive or Fly: Concord, NC to East Rockingham, 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 USA–FAY. At 70 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 40m

Distance

70.7 mi

Total Cost

$51

CO2

29 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$16

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 33m

7m in the air

Air Distance

57 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Concord, NC → USA 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FAY → East Rockingham, NC 75m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Concord, NC USA — Concord-Padgett Regional Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

East Rockingham, NC FAY — Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field 50 mi, ~75m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between USA and FAY. 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 49m

1h 45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0660s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Concord, NC → Charlotte Bus Station (CLT6) 29m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 105m

Arrival 10m

Rockingham (King Fuel Station) (RKC6) → East Rockingham, NC 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From CLT6 — Charlotte Bus Station 19 mi, ~29m drive

To RKC6 — Rockingham (King Fuel Station) 1 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	1h 40m	3h 33m	2h 49m
Total cost (1 person)	$51	$122	$7
Carbon footprint	29 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂	4 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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