Drive or Fly: City of Hamlet, NC to Charlotte, NC?

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 FAY–CLT. At 77 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 42m

Distance

77 mi

Total Cost

$52

CO2

31 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$17

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 29m

8m in the air

Air Distance

68 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

City of Hamlet, NC → FAY 71m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CLT → Charlotte, NC 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

City of Hamlet, NC FAY — Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field 48 mi, ~71m drive

Charlotte, NC CLT — Charlotte Douglas International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FAY and CLT. 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

3h 5m

1h 40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

City of Hamlet, NC → Rockingham (King Fuel Station) (RKC6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 100m

Arrival 10m

Charlotte Bus Station (CLT6) → Charlotte, NC 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From RKC6 — Rockingham (King Fuel Station) 0 mi, ~30m drive

To CLT6 — Charlotte Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m 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 42m	3h 29m	3h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$52	$123	$7
Carbon footprint	31 kg CO₂	17 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: 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 19, 2026.

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