Drive or Fly: Hattiesburg, MS to Aberdeen, MS?

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 PIB–GTR. At 206 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

Distance

206.1 mi

Total Cost

$81

CO2

83 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$46

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 15m

21m in the air

Air Distance

178 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

45 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hattiesburg, MS → PIB 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 21m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GTR → Aberdeen, MS 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Hattiesburg, MS PIB — Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Aberdeen, MS GTR — Golden Triangle Regional Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PIB and GTR. 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

6h 8m

3h 31m on rail

Total Cost

$33

CO2

9 kg

Route

Crescent

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hattiesburg, MS → Hattiesburg Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 211m

Arrival 10m

Tuscaloosa Amtrak Station → Aberdeen, MS 107m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $33) $33

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

Stations

From Hattiesburg Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Tuscaloosa Amtrak Station 72 mi, ~107m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~11/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 11 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	3h 15m	6h 8m
Total cost (1 person)	$81	$182	$33
Carbon footprint	83 kg CO₂	45 kg CO₂	9 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 15, 2026.

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