Drive or Fly: Norfolk, VA to Concord, 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 ORF–LYH. At 179 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

Distance

179.1 mi

Total Cost

$75

CO2

72 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$40

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 47m

18m in the air

Air Distance

152 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

39 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Norfolk, VA → ORF 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LYH → Concord, VA 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Norfolk, VA ORF — Norfolk International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Concord, VA LYH — Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field 12 mi, ~19m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ORF and LYH. 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	4h	2h 47m
Total cost (1 person)	$75	$126
Carbon footprint	72 kg CO₂	39 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

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.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

179.1 mi 3h 59m

via US 460, US 13; US 58; US 460, I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337

Alternative (+0 min)

187.5 mi 4h 0m

via US 460, VA 10, US 258; VA 10

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