Drive or Fly: Maine, NC to Creedmoor, NC?

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 GSO–RDU. At 114 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 18m

Distance

114.8 mi

Total Cost

$60

CO2

46 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$25

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 34m

13m in the air

Air Distance

105 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

27 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Maine, NC → GSO 54m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

RDU → Creedmoor, NC 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Maine, NC GSO — Piedmont Triad International Airport 36 mi, ~54m drive

Creedmoor, NC RDU — Raleigh-Durham International Airport 18 mi, ~27m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GSO and RDU. 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

3h 26m

1h 55m on rail

Total Cost

$18

CO2

5 kg

Route

Piedmont

Door-to-Door Timeline

Maine, NC → Salisbury 28m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 115m

Arrival 10m

Durham Amtrak Station → Creedmoor, NC 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

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

Stations

From Salisbury 19 mi, ~28m drive

To Durham Amtrak Station 15 mi, ~23m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/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 3 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 45m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0670

Door-to-Door Timeline

Maine, NC → Salisbury (Citgo) (SLB6) 27m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 165m

Arrival 10m

Durham (4DU) → Creedmoor, NC 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From SLB6 — Salisbury (Citgo) 18 mi, ~27m drive

To 4DU — Durham 15 mi, ~23m 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	2h 18m	3h 34m	3h 26m	4h
Total cost (1 person)	$60	$124	$18	$10
Carbon footprint	46 kg CO₂	27 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	5 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 16, 2026.

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