Drive or Fly: Newport News, VA to Carrollton, VA?

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 PHF–PHF. At 14 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

24m

Distance

14.4 mi

Total Cost

$38

CO2

6 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$3

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 31m

1m in the air

Air Distance

11 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Newport News, VA → PHF 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHF → Carrollton, VA 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Newport News, VA PHF — Newport News Williamsburg International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

Carrollton, VA PHF — Newport News Williamsburg International Airport 13 mi, ~20m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PHF and PHF. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 24m

1h on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

FlixBus N2601

Door-to-Door Timeline

Newport News, VA → Williamsburg Bus Stop (WBG6) 28m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 60m

Arrival 10m

Norfolk (NOR6) → Carrollton, VA 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From WBG6 — Williamsburg Bus Stop 19 mi, ~28m drive

To NOR6 — Norfolk 20 mi, ~31m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	24m	2h 31m	2h 24m
Total cost (1 person)	$38	$120	$4
Carbon footprint	6 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	2 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: 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 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Newport News, VA to Carrollton, VA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.