Drive or Fly: Hilton Head Island, SC to Landrum, SC?

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 HHH–GSP. At 266 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 7m

Distance

266.9 mi

Total Cost

$91

CO2

108 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$56

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 6m

27m in the air

Air Distance

222 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

57 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hilton Head Island, SC → HHH 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 27m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GSP → Landrum, SC 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Hilton Head Island, SC HHH — Hilton Head Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

Landrum, SC GSP — Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HHH and GSP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 1m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

9h 11m

7h 45m on road

Total Cost

$23

CO2

12 kg

Route

Greyhound US0643S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hilton Head Island, SC → Savannah Bus Station (SAV6) 34m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 465m

Arrival 10m

Spartanburg (7- Eleven) (4SR) → Landrum, SC 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $23) $23

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

Stations

From SAV6 — Savannah Bus Station 23 mi, ~34m drive

To 4SR — Spartanburg (7- Eleven) 18 mi, ~27m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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 5 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	5h 7m	3h 6m	9h 11m
Total cost (1 person)	$91	$184	$23
Carbon footprint	108 kg CO₂	57 kg CO₂	12 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 Jun 3, 2026.

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