Drive or Fly: Georgetown, DE to Blades, DE?

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 SBY–SBY. At 14 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

24m

Distance

14.7 mi

Total Cost

$38

CO2

6 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$3

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 12m

2m in the air

Air Distance

13 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Georgetown, DE → SBY 38m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SBY → Blades, DE 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Georgetown, DE SBY — Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

Blades, DE SBY — Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport 21 mi, ~32m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SBY and SBY. 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 14m

12m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Commuter Rail

Door-to-Door Timeline

Georgetown, DE → Edgewood 105m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 12m

Arrival 10m

Martin Airport → Blades, DE 97m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From Edgewood 70 mi, ~105m drive

To Martin Airport 65 mi, ~97m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/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 6 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	24m	3h 12m	4h 14m
Total cost (1 person)	$38	$121	$2
Carbon footprint	6 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	1 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

14.7 mi 24m

via US 9, DE 20

Shortest (+0 min)

14.5 mi 24m

via DE 18; DE 404

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Georgetown, DE to Blades, DE with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.