Drive or Fly: South Sumter, SC to Summerville, 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 FLO–CHS. At 83 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 35m

Distance

83.7 mi

Total Cost

$53

CO2

34 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$18

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 25m

7m in the air

Air Distance

62 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Sumter, SC → FLO 61m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CHS → Summerville, SC 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

South Sumter, SC FLO — Florence Regional Airport 41 mi, ~61m drive

Summerville, SC CHS — Charleston International Airport 12 mi, ~17m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FLO and CHS. 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

7h 25m

6h on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0641

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Sumter, SC → Camden (McDonald's) (CDS6) 39m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 360m

Arrival 10m

Charleston Bus Station (CSE6) → Summerville, SC 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From CDS6 — Camden (McDonald's) 26 mi, ~39m drive

To CSE6 — Charleston Bus Station 14 mi, ~21m 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 35m	3h 25m	7h 25m
Total cost (1 person)	$53	$122	$11
Carbon footprint	34 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	6 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 Sumter, SC to Summerville, SC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.