Drive or Fly: Florence, SC to Hardeeville, 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–SAV. At 160 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 58m

Distance

160 mi

Total Cost

$71

CO2

65 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$36

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 48m

18m in the air

Air Distance

152 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

39 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Florence, SC → FLO 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SAV → Hardeeville, SC 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

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

Hardeeville, SC SAV — Savannah Hilton Head International Airport 13 mi, ~20m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FLO and SAV. 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 37m

3h 25m on rail

Total Cost

$33

CO2

10 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Florence, SC → Florence Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 205m

Arrival 10m

Savannah → Hardeeville, SC 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $33) $33

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

Stations

From Florence Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Savannah 15 mi, ~22m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 57m

3h on road

Total Cost

$18

CO2

10 kg

Route

FlixBus 2433

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 180m

Arrival 10m

Savannah Bus Station (SAV6) → Hardeeville, SC 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

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

Stations

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

To SAV6 — Savannah Bus Station 14 mi, ~22m 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 58m	2h 48m	4h 37m	3h 57m
Total cost (1 person)	$71	$126	$33	$18
Carbon footprint	65 kg CO₂	39 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂	10 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 12, 2026.

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