Drive or Fly: Fayetteville, NC to Gamewell, NC?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 22m

Distance

205.1 mi

Total Cost

$78

CO2

83 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$43

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 57m

20m in the air

Air Distance

163 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

42 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fayetteville, NC → FAY 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 20m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CLT → Gamewell, NC 87m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Fayetteville, NC FAY — Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field 4 mi, ~10m drive

Gamewell, NC CLT — Charlotte Douglas International Airport 58 mi, ~87m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

87.0%

Cancellation

13.0%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	4h 22m	3h 57m
Total cost (1 person)	$78	$182
Carbon footprint	83 kg CO₂	42 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	87% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

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 Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

205.1 mi 4h 21m

via US 421, NC 18, NC 24; NC 87

Alternative (+14 min)

205.4 mi 4h 36m

via US 321, US 1, US 74

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Fayetteville, NC to Gamewell, NC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.