Drive or Fly: Lesslie, SC to Sunrise Point, 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 CLT–CLT. At 22 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

38m

Distance

22.5 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

9 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 51m

2m in the air

Air Distance

16 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lesslie, SC → CLT 34m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CLT → Sunrise Point, SC 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Lesslie, SC CLT — Charlotte Douglas International Airport 22 mi, ~34m drive

Sunrise Point, SC CLT — Charlotte Douglas International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CLT and CLT. 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 5m

27m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Crescent

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lesslie, SC → Charlotte Amtrak Station 38m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 27m

Arrival 10m

Gastonia Amtrak Station → Sunrise Point, SC 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From Charlotte Amtrak Station 25 mi, ~38m drive

To Gastonia Amtrak Station 13 mi, ~20m 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	38m	2h 51m	2h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$4
Carbon footprint	9 kg CO₂	4 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

22.5 mi 37m

via I 77, Highway 160 West

Alternative (+2 min)

24.3 mi 40m

via SC 274

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