Drive or Fly: Southern Shores, NC to Concord, NC?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for ORF–USA. At 350 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
7h 8m
Distance
350.2 mi
Total Cost
$113
CO2
141 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 12m
33m in the air
Air Distance
276 mi
Total Cost
$186
CO2
71 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ORF and USA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 8m | 4h 12m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $113 | $186 |
| Carbon footprint | 141 kg CO2 | 71 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Southern Shores, NC to Concord, NC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.