Drive or Fly: North East, MD to Oak Grove, MD?

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 ILG–ILG. At 12 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

24m

Distance

12.9 mi

Total Cost

$38

CO2

5 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$3

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 7m

1m in the air

Air Distance

11 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

North East, MD → ILG 28m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ILG → Oak Grove, MD 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

North East, MD ILG — Wilmington Airport 19 mi, ~28m drive

Oak Grove, MD ILG — Wilmington Airport 26 mi, ~38m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ILG and ILG. 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 5m

15m on road

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

Greyhound US0325S

Door-to-Door Timeline

North East, MD → North East (Stop & Go) (NRT6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 15m

Arrival 10m

Perryville Bus Station (PRV6) → Oak Grove, MD 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From NRT6 — North East (Stop & Go) 0 mi, ~10m drive

To PRV6 — Perryville Bus Station 10 mi, ~15m 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	24m	3h 7m	1h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$38	$120	$1
Carbon footprint	5 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	0 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.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from North East, MD to Oak Grove, MD with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.