Drive or Fly: Portsmouth Heights, VA to Chatmoss, 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–GSO. At 221 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 57m

Distance

221.1 mi

Total Cost

$84

CO2

89 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$49

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 38m

23m in the air

Air Distance

191 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

49 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Portsmouth Heights, VA → ORF 16m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 23m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GSO → Chatmoss, VA 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Portsmouth Heights, VA ORF — Norfolk International Airport 11 mi, ~16m drive

Chatmoss, VA GSO — Piedmont Triad International Airport 39 mi, ~59m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ORF and GSO. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

8h 39m

7h on road

Total Cost

$23

CO2

12 kg

Route

Greyhound US0654s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Portsmouth Heights, VA → Norfolk (NOR6) 13m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 420m

Arrival 10m

Greensboro Bus Stop (GBO6) → Chatmoss, VA 61m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $23) $23

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

Stations

From NOR6 — Norfolk 9 mi, ~13m drive

To GBO6 — Greensboro Bus Stop 41 mi, ~61m 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	4h 57m	3h 38m	8h 39m
Total cost (1 person)	$84	$183	$23
Carbon footprint	89 kg CO₂	49 kg CO₂	12 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.

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