Drive or Fly: North Charleston, SC to Hardeeville, 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 CHS–SAV. At 89 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 57m

Distance

89.6 mi

Total Cost

$55

CO2

36 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$20

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 39m

9m in the air

Air Distance

75 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

19 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Charleston, SC → CHS 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SAV → Hardeeville, SC 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

North Charleston, SC CHS — Charleston International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Hardeeville, SC SAV — Savannah Hilton Head International Airport 13 mi, ~20m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CHS and SAV. 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

2h 59m

1h 47m on rail

Total Cost

$17

CO2

5 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Charleston, SC → Charleston Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 107m

Arrival 10m

Savannah → Hardeeville, SC 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From Charleston Amtrak Station 2 mi, ~10m drive

To Savannah 15 mi, ~22m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 57m	2h 39m	2h 59m
Total cost (1 person)	$55	$123	$17
Carbon footprint	36 kg CO₂	19 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 — 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

89.6 mi 1h 56m

via US 17

Alternative (+13 min)

97.3 mi 2h 10m

via I 95, US 17 Alt, SC 642

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