Drive or Fly: Hilton Head, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC?

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 HHH–MYR. At 194 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

4h 1m

Distance

194.9 mi

Total Cost

$78

CO2

79 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$43

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 38m

18m in the air

Air Distance

149 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

38 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hilton Head, SC → HHH 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MYR → Myrtle Beach, SC 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Hilton Head, SC HHH — Hilton Head Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

Myrtle Beach, SC MYR — Myrtle Beach International Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HHH and MYR. 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

5h 9m

2h 31m on rail

Total Cost

$27

CO2

8 kg

Route

Palmetto

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hilton Head, SC → Savannah 37m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 151m

Arrival 10m

Kingstree Amtrak Station → Myrtle Beach, SC 81m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $27) $27

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

Stations

From Savannah 25 mi, ~37m drive

To Kingstree Amtrak Station 54 mi, ~81m 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 1m	2h 38m	5h 9m
Total cost (1 person)	$78	$126	$27
Carbon footprint	79 kg CO₂	38 kg CO₂	8 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 12, 2026.

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