Drive or Fly: Newport News, VA to Gate City, VA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for PHF–TRI. At 417 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
7h 48m
Distance
417.4 mi
Total Cost
$128
CO2
169 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 13m
41m in the air
Air Distance
339 mi
Total Cost
$189
CO2
86 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between PHF and TRI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 48m | 3h 13m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $128 | $189 |
| Carbon footprint | 169 kg CO2 | 86 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.
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