Drive or Fly: Conway, SC to Hanahan, 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–CHS. At 102 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 21m

Distance

102.2 mi

Total Cost

$58

CO2

41 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$23

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 39m

10m in the air

Air Distance

85 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

22 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Conway, SC → MYR 19m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CHS → Hanahan, SC 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

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

Hanahan, SC CHS — Charleston International Airport 2 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MYR and CHS. 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

4h 27m

2h 31m on rail

Total Cost

$23

CO2

7 kg

Route

Palmetto

Door-to-Door Timeline

Conway, SC → Dillon Amtrak Station 66m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 151m

Arrival 10m

Charleston Amtrak Station → Hanahan, SC 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $23) $23

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

Stations

From Dillon Amtrak Station 44 mi, ~66m drive

To Charleston Amtrak Station 3 mi, ~10m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 20m

2h 25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0641

Door-to-Door Timeline

Conway, SC → Myrtle Beach Bus Station (MYB6) 20m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 145m

Arrival 10m

Charleston Bus Station (CSE6) → Hanahan, SC 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From MYB6 — Myrtle Beach Bus Station 14 mi, ~20m drive

To CSE6 — Charleston Bus Station 3 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 21m	2h 39m	4h 27m	3h 20m
Total cost (1 person)	$58	$123	$23	$9
Carbon footprint	41 kg CO₂	22 kg CO₂	7 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: Amtrak GTFS, 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

102.2 mi 2h 20m

via US 701, US 17, I 526

Alternative (+26 min)

123.5 mi 2h 46m

via US 378, US 52; SC 261, US 52

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