Drive or Fly: Georgetown, DE to Claymont, 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–ILG. At 91 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 58m

Distance

91.7 mi

Total Cost

$55

CO2

37 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$20

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 4m

9m in the air

Air Distance

77 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

20 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Georgetown, DE → SBY 38m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ILG → Claymont, DE 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

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

Claymont, DE ILG — Wilmington Airport 12 mi, ~17m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SBY and ILG. 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

3h 31m

2h 20m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0355

Door-to-Door Timeline

Georgetown, DE → Salisbury Park & Ride (SSB6) 36m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 140m

Arrival 10m

Wilmington Bus Station (WIL6) → Claymont, DE 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From SSB6 — Salisbury Park & Ride 24 mi, ~36m drive

To WIL6 — Wilmington Bus Station 7 mi, ~10m 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 58m	3h 4m	3h 31m
Total cost (1 person)	$55	$123	$10
Carbon footprint	37 kg CO₂	20 kg CO₂	5 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

91.7 mi 1h 58m

via DE 1 Toll, US 113, I 495

Alternative (+14 min)

95.1 mi 2h 12m

via US 113, DE 1 Toll, I 495

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