Drive or Fly: Richmond, 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 RIC–GSO. At 175 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 54m

Distance

175.8 mi

Total Cost

$74

CO2

71 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$39

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 29m

17m in the air

Air Distance

144 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

37 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Richmond, VA → RIC 13m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 17m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GSO → Chatmoss, VA 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Richmond, VA RIC — Richmond International Airport 8 mi, ~13m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between RIC 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

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 14m

4h 38m on road

Total Cost

$18

CO2

10 kg

Route

FlixBus N2471

Door-to-Door Timeline

Richmond, VA → Richmond (Main St Station Plaza) (RVA6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 278m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

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

Stations

From RVA6 — Richmond (Main St Station Plaza) 2 mi, ~10m drive

To GBO6 — Greensboro Bus Stop 41 mi, ~61m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~21/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

− 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 54m	3h 29m	6h 14m
Total cost (1 person)	$74	$126	$18
Carbon footprint	71 kg CO₂	37 kg CO₂	10 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

175.8 mi 3h 54m

via US 360, US 58; US 360, US 58

Alternative (+20 min)

178.8 mi 4h 14m

via US 60, VA 24, VA 57

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Richmond, VA to Chatmoss, VA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.