Drive or Fly: Richmond West, FL to Harlem, FL?

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 MIA–RSW. At 100 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 11m

Distance

100.5 mi

Total Cost

$57

CO2

41 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$22

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 50m

10m in the air

Air Distance

84 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Richmond West, FL → MIA 23m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

RSW → Harlem, FL 77m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Richmond West, FL MIA — Miami International Airport 16 mi, ~23m drive

Harlem, FL RSW — Southwest Florida International Airport 52 mi, ~77m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MIA and RSW. 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 33m

2h 29m on rail

Total Cost

$21

CO2

6 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Richmond West, FL → Miami Amtrak Station 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 149m

Arrival 10m

Okeechobee Amtrak → Harlem, FL 54m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $21) $21

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

Stations

From Miami Amtrak Station 20 mi, ~30m drive

To Okeechobee Amtrak 36 mi, ~54m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 45m

3h 45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0740s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Richmond West, FL → Miami Intermodal Center (MID6) 25m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 225m

Arrival 10m

Clewiston (Walmart) (CLE6) → Harlem, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From MID6 — Miami Intermodal Center 17 mi, ~25m drive

To CLE6 — Clewiston (Walmart) 1 mi, ~10m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 11m	3h 50m	4h 33m	4h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$57	$123	$21	$9
Carbon footprint	41 kg CO₂	21 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	5 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: Amtrak GTFS, 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

100.5 mi 2h 11m

via US 27, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Alternative (+3 min)

106.5 mi 2h 14m

via US 27, I 75, Express Lanes

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Richmond West, FL to Harlem, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.