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Drive or Fly: Moyock, NC to West Raleigh, 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 ORF–RDU. At 174 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 50m

Distance

174.3 mi

Total Cost

$73

CO2

70 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$38
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 10m

18m in the air

Air Distance

148 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

38 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Moyock, NC → ORF 38m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 18m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
RDU → West Raleigh, NC 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Moyock, NC ORF — Norfolk International Airport 26 mi, ~38m drive
West Raleigh, NC RDU — Raleigh-Durham International Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ORF and RDU. 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 3h 50m 3h 10m
Total cost (1 person) $73 $126
Carbon footprint 70 kg CO2 38 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
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
174.3 mi 3h 50m

via US 64, US 158, NC 561

Alternative (+0 min)
178 mi 3h 50m

via US 64 Bypass, NC 11, US 158

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