Drive or Fly: Grimesland, NC to Littlefield, 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 PGV–PGV. At 19 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

30m

Distance

19.2 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

8 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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

2h 41m

2m in the air

Air Distance

16 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Grimesland, NC → PGV 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PGV → Littlefield, NC 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Grimesland, NC PGV — Pitt-Greenville Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

Littlefield, NC PGV — Pitt-Greenville Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PGV and PGV. 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 35m

40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0658s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Grimesland, NC → Washington (B & L Properties) (WSC6) 11m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 40m

Arrival 10m

Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr (GVE6) → Littlefield, NC 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From WSC6 — Washington (B & L Properties) 7 mi, ~11m drive

To GVE6 — Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr 12 mi, ~19m 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	30m	2h 41m	1h 35m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$121	$2
Carbon footprint	8 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	1 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 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

19.2 mi 29m

via Mobleys Bridge Road, Ivy Road

Alternative (+5 min)

23.4 mi 35m

via Stokestown-St Johns Road, Blackjack Grimesland Road, Gum Swamp Road

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