Drive or Fly: South Suffolk, VA to Wolf Trap, VA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 8m

Distance

203.8 mi

Total Cost

$78

CO2

82 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$43

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

19m in the air

Air Distance

158 mi

Total Cost

$181

CO2

40 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Suffolk, VA → ORF 37m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

IAD → Wolf Trap, VA 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

South Suffolk, VA ORF — Norfolk International Airport 25 mi, ~37m drive

Wolf Trap, VA IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

97.2%

Cancellation

2.8%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	4h 8m	3h 10m
Total cost (1 person)	$78	$181
Carbon footprint	82 kg CO₂	40 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	97% on-time

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 Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

203.8 mi 4h 7m

via I 95, VA 10, I 295

Alternative (+41 min)

208.6 mi 4h 49m

via US 17, I 95, US 17; VA 33

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from South Suffolk, VA to Wolf Trap, VA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.