Drive or Fly: Harlem, FL to Bayonet Point, FL?

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 RSW–TPA. At 200 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 19m

Distance

200.1 mi

Total Cost

$79

CO2

81 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$44

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

4h 14m

18m in the air

Air Distance

153 mi

Total Cost

$181

CO2

39 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Harlem, FL → RSW 77m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TPA → Bayonet Point, FL 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Harlem, FL RSW — Southwest Florida International Airport 52 mi, ~77m drive

Bayonet Point, FL TPA — Tampa International Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between RSW and TPA. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

5h 15m

2h 57m on rail

Total Cost

$22

CO2

6 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Harlem, FL → Okeechobee Amtrak 54m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 177m

Arrival 10m

Tampa → Bayonet Point, FL 44m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $22) $22

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

Stations

From Okeechobee Amtrak 36 mi, ~54m drive

To Tampa 29 mi, ~44m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 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	4h 19m	4h 14m	5h 15m
Total cost (1 person)	$79	$181	$22
Carbon footprint	81 kg CO₂	39 kg CO₂	6 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

200.1 mi 4h 18m

via US 27; FL 80, US 27, I 4

Shortest (+2 min)

190.5 mi 4h 21m

via US 27; FL 80, US 27, US 98

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Harlem, FL to Bayonet Point, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.