Drive or Fly: Florence, SC to Forest Acres, 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 FLO–CAE. At 78 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 33m

Distance

78.5 mi

Total Cost

$52

CO2

32 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$17

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 33m

9m in the air

Air Distance

71 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

18 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Florence, SC → FLO 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CAE → Forest Acres, SC 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Florence, SC FLO — Florence Regional Airport 2 mi, ~10m drive

Forest Acres, SC CAE — Columbia Metropolitan Airport 10 mi, ~14m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FLO and CAE. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 6m

1h 15m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0642

Door-to-Door Timeline

Florence, SC → Florence Bus Station (FLO6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 75m

Arrival 10m

Elgin Bus Stop (ELN6) → Forest Acres, SC 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From FLO6 — Florence Bus Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

To ELN6 — Elgin Bus Stop 11 mi, ~16m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 33m	2h 33m	2h 6m
Total cost (1 person)	$52	$123	$7
Carbon footprint	32 kg CO₂	18 kg CO₂	4 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: 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 12, 2026.

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