Drive or Fly: Sumter, SC to Barnwell, 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–AGS. At 102 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 14m

Distance

102.1 mi

Total Cost

$58

CO2

41 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$23

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

4h 3m

9m in the air

Air Distance

75 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

19 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sumter, SC → FLO 60m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AGS → Barnwell, SC 54m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Sumter, SC FLO — Florence Regional Airport 40 mi, ~60m drive

Barnwell, SC AGS — Augusta Regional At Bush Field 36 mi, ~54m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FLO and AGS. 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

3h 30m

1h 48m on rail

Total Cost

$14

CO2

4 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sumter, SC → Camden Amtrak Station 42m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 108m

Arrival 10m

Denmark Amtrak Station → Barnwell, SC 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

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

Stations

From Camden Amtrak Station 28 mi, ~42m drive

To Denmark Amtrak Station 14 mi, ~20m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 15m

1h 25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0641

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sumter, SC → Camden (McDonald's) (CDS6) 38m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 85m

Arrival 10m

Aiken (AKA6) → Barnwell, SC 47m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From CDS6 — Camden (McDonald's) 25 mi, ~38m drive

To AKA6 — Aiken 31 mi, ~47m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 14m	4h 3m	3h 30m	3h 15m
Total cost (1 person)	$58	$123	$14	$9
Carbon footprint	41 kg CO₂	19 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	5 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, 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 12, 2026.

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