Drive or Fly: Fairfield Harbour, NC to Concord, NC?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for EWN–USA. At 248 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
4h 28m
Distance
248.7 mi
Total Cost
$90
CO2
100 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 46m
25m in the air
Air Distance
205 mi
Total Cost
$183
CO2
52 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between EWN and USA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 4h 28m | 2h 46m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $90 | $183 |
| Carbon footprint | 100 kg CO2 | 52 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
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.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 64, NC 49, US 17; US 70; NC 55
via I 40, I 85, US 17; US 70; NC 55
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Fairfield Harbour, NC to Concord, NC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.