Drive or Fly: Latta, SC to Florence, 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–FLO. At 24 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

35m

Distance

24.8 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

10 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$5

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 43m

3m in the air

Air Distance

21 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Latta, SC → FLO 30m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FLO → Florence, SC 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Latta, SC FLO — Florence Regional Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

Florence, SC FLO — Florence Regional Airport 2 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FLO and FLO. 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

2h 33m

53m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Palmetto

Door-to-Door Timeline

Latta, SC → Dillon Amtrak Station 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 53m

Arrival 10m

Florence Amtrak Station → Florence, SC 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From Dillon Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Florence Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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 7 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	35m	2h 43m	2h 33m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$5
Carbon footprint	10 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	1 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

24.8 mi 35m

via I 95, SC 917

Shortest (+0 min)

24.6 mi 36m

via US 76; US 301, US 301

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Latta, SC to Florence, SC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.