Drive or Fly: Summerville, SC to Loris, 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 CHS–MYR. At 123 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 2m

Distance

123.1 mi

Total Cost

$62

CO2

50 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$27

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 8m

12m in the air

Air Distance

103 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

26 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Summerville, SC → CHS 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MYR → Loris, SC 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

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

Loris, SC MYR — Myrtle Beach International Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CHS and MYR. 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

4h 9m

2h 12m on rail

Total Cost

$23

CO2

7 kg

Route

Palmetto

Door-to-Door Timeline

Summerville, SC → Charleston Amtrak Station 21m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 132m

Arrival 10m

Dillon Amtrak Station → Loris, SC 56m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $23) $23

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

Stations

From Charleston Amtrak Station 14 mi, ~21m drive

To Dillon Amtrak Station 37 mi, ~56m 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	3h 2m	3h 8m	4h 9m
Total cost (1 person)	$62	$124	$23
Carbon footprint	50 kg CO₂	26 kg CO₂	7 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

123.1 mi 3h 2m

via US 701, US 17 Alternate, US 17 Alternate; US 52

Alternative (+10 min)

129.1 mi 3h 12m

via US 378, US 17 Alternate; US 52, US 17 Alternate

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