Drive or Fly: Conway, SC to Beaufort, SC?

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 MYR–HHH. At 165 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 50m

Distance

165.9 mi

Total Cost

$72

CO2

67 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$37

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

2h 57m

16m in the air

Air Distance

135 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

34 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Conway, SC → MYR 19m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HHH → Beaufort, SC 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Conway, SC MYR — Myrtle Beach International Airport 13 mi, ~19m drive

Beaufort, SC HHH — Hilton Head Airport 14 mi, ~22m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MYR and HHH. 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

5h 41m

3h 24m on rail

Total Cost

$29

CO2

9 kg

Route

Palmetto

Door-to-Door Timeline

Conway, SC → Dillon Amtrak Station 66m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 204m

Arrival 10m

Yemassee Amtrak → Beaufort, SC 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $29) $29

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

Stations

From Dillon Amtrak Station 44 mi, ~66m drive

To Yemassee Amtrak 21 mi, ~31m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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 7 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	3h 50m	2h 57m	5h 41m
Total cost (1 person)	$72	$125	$29
Carbon footprint	67 kg CO₂	34 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: Amtrak 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

165.9 mi 3h 50m

via US 17, US 701, Trask Parkway

Alternative (+0 min)

190.6 mi 3h 50m

via I 95, US 378, US 21

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Conway, SC to Beaufort, SC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.