Drive or Fly: Johnsonville, SC to Hilton Head Island, 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 FLO–HHH. At 191 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 49m

Distance

191.5 mi

Total Cost

$77

CO2

77 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$42

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 11m

16m in the air

Air Distance

135 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

34 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Johnsonville, SC → FLO 45m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HHH → Hilton Head Island, SC 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Johnsonville, SC FLO — Florence Regional Airport 30 mi, ~45m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FLO and HHH. 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

4h 41m

2h 47m on rail

Total Cost

$27

CO2

8 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Johnsonville, SC → Kingstree Amtrak Station 36m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 167m

Arrival 10m

Savannah → Hilton Head Island, SC 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $27) $27

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

Stations

From Kingstree Amtrak Station 24 mi, ~36m drive

To Savannah 25 mi, ~38m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 46m

3h on road

Total Cost

$18

CO2

10 kg

Route

FlixBus 2433

Door-to-Door Timeline

Johnsonville, SC → Florence Bus Station (FLO6) 47m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 180m

Arrival 10m

Savannah Bus Station (SAV6) → Hilton Head Island, SC 34m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

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

Stations

From FLO6 — Florence Bus Station 31 mi, ~47m drive

To SAV6 — Savannah Bus Station 23 mi, ~34m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− 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	3h 49m	3h 11m	4h 41m	4h 46m
Total cost (1 person)	$77	$125	$27	$18
Carbon footprint	77 kg CO₂	34 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	10 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

191.5 mi 3h 49m

via I 95, US 378, SC 462

Shortest (+14 min)

189.7 mi 4h 3m

via I 95, SC 261, SC 462

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Johnsonville, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.