Drive or Fly: Fernandina Beach, FL to Miami, FL?

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

7h 12m

Distance

376.7 mi

Total Cost

$106

CO2

152 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$71

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 19m

42m in the air

Air Distance

347 mi

Total Cost

$189

CO2

88 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fernandina Beach, FL → JAX 27m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 42m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MIA → Miami, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $134) $134

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Fernandina Beach, FL JAX — Jacksonville International Airport 18 mi, ~27m drive

Miami, FL MIA — Miami International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

98.0%

Cancellation

2.0%

+ Saves about 3h 53m compared to driving

+ 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

10h 50m

9h 10m on rail

Total Cost

$65

CO2

22 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fernandina Beach, FL → Jacksonville (JAX) 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 550m

Arrival 10m

Miami Amtrak Station (MIA) → Miami, FL 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $65) $65

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

Stations

From JAX — Jacksonville 0 mi, ~30m drive

To MIA — Miami Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ Scenic views along the route

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 5 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	7h 12m	3h 19m	10h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$106	$189	$65
Carbon footprint	152 kg CO₂	88 kg CO₂	22 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	98% on-time

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 Jul 20, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Fernandina Beach, FL to Miami, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.