Drive or Fly: Ashfield, MA to Lynn, MA?

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 BDL–BOS. At 132 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 59m

Distance

132.5 mi

Total Cost

$64

CO2

54 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 24m

11m in the air

Air Distance

94 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

24 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ashfield, MA → BDL 61m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BOS → Lynn, MA 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Ashfield, MA BDL — Bradley International Airport 41 mi, ~61m drive

Lynn, MA BOS — Boston Logan International Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BDL and BOS. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 21m

3h 25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0256S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ashfield, MA → Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr (GMA6) 16m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 205m

Arrival 10m

Boston (South Station) (BOS6) → Lynn, MA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From GMA6 — Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr 10 mi, ~16m drive

To BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 10 mi, ~15m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 59m	3h 24m	4h 21m
Total cost (1 person)	$64	$124	$9
Carbon footprint	54 kg CO₂	24 kg CO₂	5 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: 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

132.5 mi 2h 59m

via I 90, I 91, Williamsburg Road

Shortest (+3 min)

124.2 mi 3h 2m

via MA 2, I 495, MA 2; MA 112

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Ashfield, MA to Lynn, MA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.