Drive or Fly: Anson, ME to Biddeford, ME?

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

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for AUG–PWM. At 112 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 19m

Distance

112.5 mi

Total Cost

$60

CO2

45 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$25

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 20m

11m in the air

Air Distance

94 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

24 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Anson, ME → AUG 50m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PWM → Biddeford, ME 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Anson, ME AUG — Augusta State Airport 33 mi, ~50m drive

Biddeford, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 13 mi, ~19m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AUG and PWM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 32m

1h 10m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Anson, ME → Brunswick Amtrak Station 92m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 70m

Arrival 10m

Saco Amtrak Station → Biddeford, ME 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From Brunswick Amtrak Station 61 mi, ~92m drive

To Saco Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~46/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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 17m

2h on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Anson, ME → Waterville (J & S Oil Co) (WAV6) 31m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 120m

Arrival 10m

City of Portland (PVT6) → Biddeford, ME 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From WAV6 — Waterville (J & S Oil Co) 21 mi, ~31m drive

To PVT6 — City of Portland 14 mi, ~21m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 19m	3h 20m	3h 32m	3h 17m
Total cost (1 person)	$60	$124	$8	$8
Carbon footprint	45 kg CO₂	24 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus 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 Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

112.5 mi 2h 18m

via I 295, I 95, ME 139

Alternative (+1 min)

117.8 mi 2h 20m

via I 95, ME 139, US 201A; ME 8

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Anson, ME to Biddeford, ME with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.