Drive or Fly: Murray Field, CA to Riverside, CA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No direct flights for ACV–SBD. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

11h 45m

Distance

702.6 mi

Total Cost

$336

CO2

284 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$156

Hotel (1 room, 1 night) $110

Meals (1 pax, 2 days) $70

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

− Requires 2 days of driving

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 50m

1h 12m in the air

Air Distance

600 mi

Total Cost

$199

CO2

153 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Murray Field, CA → ACV 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 72m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SBD → Riverside, CA 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $144) $144

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Murray Field, CA ACV — California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

Riverside, CA SBD — San Bernardino International Airport 14 mi, ~20m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ACV and SBD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 7h 55m compared to driving

+ 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	11h 45m	3h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$336	$199
Carbon footprint	284 kg CO₂	153 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

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 13, 2026.

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