Drive or Fly: North Augusta, SC to Conway, 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 AGS–MYR. At 199 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 59m

Distance

199.1 mi

Total Cost

$79

CO2

80 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$44

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 53m

20m in the air

Air Distance

169 mi

Total Cost

$127

CO2

43 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Augusta, SC → AGS 14m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 20m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MYR → Conway, SC 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Airports

North Augusta, SC AGS — Augusta Regional At Bush Field 9 mi, ~14m drive

Conway, SC MYR — Myrtle Beach International Airport 13 mi, ~19m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AGS and MYR. 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

6h 42m

5h 45m on road

Total Cost

$20

CO2

11 kg

Route

Greyhound US0641

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Augusta, SC → Augusta (AUU6) 12m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 345m

Arrival 10m

Myrtle Beach Bus Station (MYB6) → Conway, SC 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $20) $20

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

Stations

From AUU6 — Augusta 8 mi, ~12m drive

To MYB6 — Myrtle Beach Bus Station 14 mi, ~20m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 59m	2h 53m	6h 42m
Total cost (1 person)	$79	$127	$20
Carbon footprint	80 kg CO₂	43 kg CO₂	11 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

199.1 mi 3h 59m

via I 20, US 501 Business; SC 41 Alternate, US 76

Shortest (+6 min)

194.4 mi 4h 5m

via I 20, US 76; US 378, US 378

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from North Augusta, SC to Conway, SC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.