Drive or Fly: West Raleigh, NC to Fairmont, 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 RDU–FAY. At 107 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h 13m
Distance
107.4 mi
Total Cost
$59
CO2
43 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 20m
11m in the air
Air Distance
93 mi
Total Cost
$124
CO2
24 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between RDU and FAY. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h 13m | 3h 20m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $59 | $124 |
| Carbon footprint | 43 kg CO2 | 24 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 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 95, I 40, NC 41
via I 95, Old Stage Road, NC 41
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from West Raleigh, NC to Fairmont, NC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.