Drive or Fly: Hampton, VA to Newport News, VA?

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 PHF–PHF. At 9 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

15m

Distance

9.5 mi

Total Cost

$37

CO2

4 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$2

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 27m

1m in the air

Air Distance

8 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

2 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hampton, VA → PHF 16m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHF → Newport News, VA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Hampton, VA PHF — Newport News Williamsburg International Airport 11 mi, ~16m drive

Newport News, VA PHF — Newport News Williamsburg International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PHF and PHF. 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 10m

55m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

FlixBus N2601

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hampton, VA → Norfolk (NOR6) 22m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 55m

Arrival 10m

Williamsburg Bus Stop (WBG6) → Newport News, VA 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From NOR6 — Norfolk 15 mi, ~22m drive

To WBG6 — Williamsburg Bus Stop 19 mi, ~28m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	15m	2h 27m	2h 10m
Total cost (1 person)	$37	$120	$4
Carbon footprint	4 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	2 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 13, 2026.

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