Drive or Fly: Baltimore, MD to Green Haven, MD?

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 BWI–BWI. At 18 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

31m

Distance

18.4 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

7 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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 24m

1m in the air

Air Distance

11 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Baltimore, MD → BWI 13m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BWI → Green Haven, MD 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Baltimore, MD BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive

Green Haven, MD BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BWI and BWI. 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

1h 15m

12m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Baltimore, MD → Baltimore Penn Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 12m

Arrival 10m

Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station → Green Haven, MD 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From Baltimore Penn Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

To Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station 9 mi, ~13m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~100/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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	31m	2h 24m	1h 15m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$120	$2
Carbon footprint	7 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	1 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 — 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

18.4 mi 30m

via MD 10, MD 295, I 695

Shortest (+0 min)

15 mi 31m

via MD 2

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Baltimore, MD to Green Haven, MD with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.