Drive or Fly: Thomson, GA to Smyrna, GA?

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 AGS–PDK. At 57 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 12m

Distance

57.4 mi

Total Cost

$48

CO2

23 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$13

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 17m

6m in the air

Air Distance

53 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

13 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Thomson, GA → AGS 48m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PDK → Smyrna, GA 83m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Thomson, GA AGS — Augusta Regional At Bush Field 32 mi, ~48m drive

Smyrna, GA PDK — DeKalb Peachtree Airport 55 mi, ~83m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AGS and PDK. 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

1h 45m

1h on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0641

Door-to-Door Timeline

Thomson, GA → Thomson (THN6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 60m

Arrival 10m

Madison (Chevron) (MNO6) → Smyrna, GA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From THN6 — Thomson 3 mi, ~10m drive

To MNO6 — Madison (Chevron) 5 mi, ~10m 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 12m	4h 17m	1h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$48	$122	$6
Carbon footprint	23 kg CO₂	13 kg CO₂	3 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

57.4 mi 1h 12m

via I 20, Cedar Rock Road, Buckhead Road

Alternative (+3 min)

58.3 mi 1h 15m

via I 20, US 278; GA 12, GA 15

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Thomson, GA to Smyrna, GA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.