Drive or Fly: Hialeah, FL to Neptune Beach, 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 OPF–JAX. At 342 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

6h 30m

Distance

342.8 mi

Total Cost

$111

CO2

138 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$76

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 20m

38m in the air

Air Distance

315 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

80 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hialeah, FL → OPF 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 38m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JAX → Neptune Beach, FL 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Hialeah, FL OPF — Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

Neptune Beach, FL JAX — Jacksonville International Airport 21 mi, ~32m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OPF and JAX. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 10m compared to driving

+ 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

10h 6m

8h 46m on rail

Total Cost

$65

CO2

19 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hialeah, FL → Miami Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 526m

Arrival 10m

Jacksonville → Neptune Beach, FL 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $65) $65

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

Stations

From Miami Amtrak Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

To Jacksonville 20 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~12/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ Scenic views along the route

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 12 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

9h 50m

8h 50m on road

Total Cost

$36

CO2

19 kg

Route

FlixBus 2431

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hialeah, FL → Miami Intermodal Center (MID6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 530m

Arrival 10m

Jacksonville (Downtown) (JAX6) → Neptune Beach, FL 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $36) $36

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

Stations

From MID6 — Miami Intermodal Center 4 mi, ~10m drive

To JAX6 — Jacksonville (Downtown) 17 mi, ~25m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	6h 30m	3h 20m	10h 6m	9h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$111	$188	$65	$36
Carbon footprint	138 kg CO₂	80 kg CO₂	19 kg CO₂	19 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, 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 12, 2026.

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