Drive or Fly: Jacksonville, NC to Hillsborough, NC?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for OAJ–RDU. At 157 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 12m
Distance
157.3 mi
Total Cost
$70
CO2
64 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 6m
16m in the air
Air Distance
131 mi
Total Cost
$125
CO2
33 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between OAJ and RDU. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 12m | 3h 6m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $70 | $125 |
| Carbon footprint | 64 kg CO2 | 33 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via NC 24, I 40, NC 111
via NC 24, NC 540 Toll, NC 111
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Jacksonville, NC to Hillsborough, NC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.