Drive or Fly: Pearl River, LA to Maryland, LA?

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 GPT–BTR. At 103 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 41m

Distance

103.4 mi

Total Cost

$58

CO2

42 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$23

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 21m

10m in the air

Air Distance

86 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

22 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pearl River, LA → GPT 61m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BTR → Maryland, LA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Pearl River, LA GPT — Gulfport Biloxi International Airport 41 mi, ~61m drive

Maryland, LA BTR — Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport 2 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GPT and BTR. 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

3h 11m

2h 25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US1173

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pearl River, LA → Slidell (Fremaux Quick Stop) (SLI6) 11m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 145m

Arrival 10m

Baton Rouge Bus Station (BTR6) → Maryland, LA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From SLI6 — Slidell (Fremaux Quick Stop) 7 mi, ~11m drive

To BTR6 — Baton Rouge Bus Station 7 mi, ~10m 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	1h 41m	3h 21m	3h 11m
Total cost (1 person)	$58	$123	$9
Carbon footprint	42 kg CO₂	22 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: 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 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Pearl River, LA to Maryland, LA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.