Drive or Fly: North Charleston, SC to Belvedere, 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 CHS–AGS. At 148 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 5m

Distance

148 mi

Total Cost

$68

CO2

60 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$33

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 42m

15m in the air

Air Distance

123 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

31 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Charleston, SC → CHS 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AGS → Belvedere, SC 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

North Charleston, SC CHS — Charleston International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Belvedere, SC AGS — Augusta Regional At Bush Field 11 mi, ~17m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CHS and AGS. 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

9h 19m

8h 30m on road

Total Cost

$14

CO2

7 kg

Route

Greyhound US0641

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Charleston, SC → Charleston Bus Station (CSE6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 510m

Arrival 10m

Augusta (AUU6) → Belvedere, SC 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

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

Stations

From CSE6 — Charleston Bus Station 2 mi, ~10m drive

To AUU6 — Augusta 10 mi, ~14m 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	3h 5m	2h 42m	9h 19m
Total cost (1 person)	$68	$125	$14
Carbon footprint	60 kg CO₂	31 kg CO₂	7 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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

148 mi 3h 4m

via I 26, I 20, US 178

Alternative (+10 min)

149.4 mi 3h 15m

via I 26, US 78, Old Barnwell Road

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from North Charleston, SC to Belvedere, SC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.