Drive or Fly: Sumter, SC to Bennettsville, 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–FLO. At 66 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 36m

Distance

66.5 mi

Total Cost

$50

CO2

27 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$15

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 52m

7m in the air

Air Distance

61 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sumter, SC → FLO 60m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FLO → Bennettsville, SC 45m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

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

Bennettsville, SC FLO — Florence Regional Airport 30 mi, ~45m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FLO and FLO. 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 19m

1h 29m on rail

Total Cost

$14

CO2

4 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sumter, SC → Camden Amtrak Station 42m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 89m

Arrival 10m

Hamlet Amtrak Station → Bennettsville, SC 28m

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 Hamlet Amtrak Station 18 mi, ~28m 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	1h 36m	3h 52m	3h 19m
Total cost (1 person)	$50	$122	$14
Carbon footprint	27 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	4 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 12, 2026.

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