Drive or Fly: South Suffolk, VA to Williamsburg, 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–PHF. At 56 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 18m

Distance

56.7 mi

Total Cost

$48

CO2

23 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$13

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 5m

5m in the air

Air Distance

39 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

10 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Suffolk, VA → ORF 37m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHF → Williamsburg, VA 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

South Suffolk, VA ORF — Norfolk International Airport 25 mi, ~37m drive

Williamsburg, VA PHF — Newport News Williamsburg International Airport 15 mi, ~23m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ORF and PHF. 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

2h 4m

55m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

FlixBus N2601

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Suffolk, VA → Norfolk (NOR6) 34m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 55m

Arrival 10m

Williamsburg Bus Stop (WBG6) → Williamsburg, VA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From NOR6 — Norfolk 23 mi, ~34m drive

To WBG6 — Williamsburg Bus Stop 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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	1h 18m	3h 5m	2h 4m
Total cost (1 person)	$48	$122	$4
Carbon footprint	23 kg CO₂	10 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: 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 South Suffolk, VA to Williamsburg, VA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.