Drive or Fly: Forest Acres, SC to Bonneau Beach, 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 CHS–CHS. At 22 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

40m

Distance

22.3 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

9 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$5

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 8m

2m in the air

Air Distance

16 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Forest Acres, SC → CHS 22m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CHS → Bonneau Beach, SC 44m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Forest Acres, SC CHS — Charleston International Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive

Bonneau Beach, SC CHS — Charleston International Airport 29 mi, ~44m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CHS and CHS. 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

2h 35m

51m on rail

Total Cost

$11

CO2

3 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Forest Acres, SC → Charleston Amtrak Station 25m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 51m

Arrival 10m

Kingstree Amtrak Station → Bonneau Beach, SC 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From Charleston Amtrak Station 17 mi, ~25m drive

To Kingstree Amtrak Station 26 mi, ~39m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~12/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 12 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	40m	3h 8m	2h 35m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$11
Carbon footprint	9 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	3 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

22.3 mi 39m

via US 17 Alternate, US 52

Alternative (+3 min)

24.8 mi 43m

via US 52, Cypress Gardens Road

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