Drive or Fly: Suffolk, VA to King George, VA?

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

Driving wins

Medium

At this distance, driving is almost always faster and cheaper door-to-door.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 10m

Distance

151.8 mi

Total Cost

$64

CO2

61 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$29

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 51m

13m in the air

Air Distance

111 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

28 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Suffolk, VA → ORF 36m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DCA → King George, VA 62m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Suffolk, VA ORF — Norfolk International Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

King George, VA DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport 41 mi, ~62m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

94.6%

Cancellation

5.4%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 51m

3h 11m on rail

Total Cost

$24

CO2

9 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Suffolk, VA → Norfolk (NFK) 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 191m

Arrival 10m

Fredericksburg Amtrak (FBG) → King George, VA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $24) $24

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

Stations

From NFK — Norfolk 0 mi, ~30m drive

To FBG — Fredericksburg Amtrak 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~29/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

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	3h 10m	3h 51m	4h 51m
Total cost (1 person)	$64	$124	$24
Carbon footprint	61 kg CO₂	28 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	95% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak 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 Jul 20, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

151.8 mi 3h 9m

via VA 10, I 295, I 95

Shortest (+1 min)

145.9 mi 3h 11m

via US 460, I 295, I 95

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