Drive or Fly: North Myrtle Beach, SC to Sumter, 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 MYR–FLO. At 109 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 26m

Distance

109.7 mi

Total Cost

$59

CO2

44 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$24

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

3h 37m

11m in the air

Air Distance

96 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

24 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Myrtle Beach, SC → MYR 26m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FLO → Sumter, SC 60m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

North Myrtle Beach, SC MYR — Myrtle Beach International Airport 17 mi, ~26m drive

Sumter, SC FLO — Florence Regional Airport 40 mi, ~60m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MYR and FLO. 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

4h 40m

3h 15m on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0641

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Myrtle Beach, SC → Myrtle Beach Bus Station (MYB6) 22m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 195m

Arrival 10m

Camden (McDonald's) (CDS6) → Sumter, SC 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From MYB6 — Myrtle Beach Bus Station 15 mi, ~22m drive

To CDS6 — Camden (McDonald's) 25 mi, ~38m 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	2h 26m	3h 37m	4h 40m
Total cost (1 person)	$59	$124	$11
Carbon footprint	44 kg CO₂	24 kg CO₂	6 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

109.7 mi 2h 26m

via US 378, SC 31, US 501

Alternative (+10 min)

125.7 mi 2h 36m

via SC 22, I 95, US 501

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