Updated with current gas prices · March 2026
Should You Drive
or Fly?
Stop guessing. Our calculator adds up everything — gas, wear & tear, baggage fees, airport parking, rental cars — and tells you which option saves your family more money.
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Popular Southeast & Mid-Atlantic Routes
Pre-calculated for a family of 4 with an SUV and 1 checked bag each. Gas at $3.52/gal.
* Estimates for family of 4, SUV, 1 checked bag each, economy airport parking, midsize rental car 3 days. Gas at national average as of March 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about driving vs. flying costs
Data Sources
Gas prices: EIA & AAA · Emissions: EPA & ICAO · Vehicle MPG: fueleconomy.gov · IRS standard mileage rate (non-fuel component) · Baggage fees: airline average · Airport parking: airport authority averages