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Drive or Fly: Virginia Beach, VA to Centreville, 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 10m

Distance

202.3 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

2h 49m

19m in the air

Air Distance

158 mi

Total Cost

$181

CO2

40 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Virginia Beach, VA → ORF 19m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 19m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
IAD → Centreville, VA 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Virginia Beach, VA ORF — Norfolk International Airport 13 mi, ~19m drive
Centreville, VA IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport 7 mi, ~11m 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 10m 2h 49m
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.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Virginia Beach, VA to Centreville, VA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.