Drive or Fly: Rock Hill, SC to Privateer, 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 CAE–CAE. At 68 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 48m

Distance

68.9 mi

Total Cost

$50

CO2

28 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$15

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 44m

7m in the air

Air Distance

56 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

14 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Rock Hill, SC → CAE 35m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CAE → Privateer, SC 62m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Rock Hill, SC CAE — Columbia Metropolitan Airport 23 mi, ~35m drive

Privateer, SC CAE — Columbia Metropolitan Airport 41 mi, ~62m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CAE and CAE. 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 38m

39m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Rock Hill, SC → Columbia Amtrak Station 32m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 39m

Arrival 10m

Camden Amtrak Station → Privateer, SC 47m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From Columbia Amtrak Station 22 mi, ~32m drive

To Camden Amtrak Station 31 mi, ~47m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 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 48m	3h 44m	2h 38m
Total cost (1 person)	$50	$122	$6
Carbon footprint	28 kg CO₂	14 kg CO₂	2 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

68.9 mi 1h 48m

via US 76; US 378, SC 215, North St Pauls Church Road

Alternative (+4 min)

83.4 mi 1h 53m

via I 20, US 521, SC 215

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Rock Hill, SC to Privateer, SC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.