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Is it cheaper to fly or drive a Tesla from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK to Hounslow, UK?

Tesla it. You save £314, and the trip is 67% less stressful.

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK to Hounslow, UK is 285 mi by road — 5h 43m of driving and 2 Supercharger stops — against 4h 22m door to door by air. Driving is cheaper: taking the Tesla costs £72 against £385 to fly, a saving of £314. On the 0-100 stress scale the drive scores 19 and the flight 58.

Priced with fast charging at £0.52 per kWh and 3.7 miles per kWh, airfare from a £45 base plus £0.09 a mile per person, one £30 bag and a £32 ride at each end. Airfare is modelled from flight distance, not a live fare quote, so treat it as a typical fare rather than today's price. Rates last reviewed 14 September 2026; this trip last priced 13 September 2026.