Drive or Fly: Dumfries, 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 DCA–PHF. At 149 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 53m

Distance

149.2 mi

Total Cost

$68

CO2

60 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$33

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 9m

14m in the air

Air Distance

119 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

30 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dumfries, VA → DCA 38m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 14m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHF → East Hampton, VA 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Dumfries, VA DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DCA 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 30m

3h 22m on rail

Total Cost

$21

CO2

6 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dumfries, VA → Quantico Amtrak 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 202m

Arrival 10m

Newport News → East Hampton, VA 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $21) $21

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

Stations

From Quantico Amtrak 4 mi, ~10m drive

To Newport News 12 mi, ~18m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~31/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

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 53m	3h 9m	4h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$68	$125	$21
Carbon footprint	60 kg CO₂	30 kg CO₂	6 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 16, 2026.

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