Drive or Fly: Bangor, ME to Berwick, 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 BGR–PSM. At 174 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 28m

Distance

174.2 mi

Total Cost

$73

CO2

70 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$38

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 48m

18m in the air

Air Distance

148 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

38 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bangor, ME → BGR 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PSM → Berwick, ME 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Bangor, ME BGR — Bangor International Airport 2 mi, ~10m drive

Berwick, ME PSM — Portsmouth International Airport at Pease 13 mi, ~20m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BGR and PSM. 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 35m

3h 40m on road

Total Cost

$15

CO2

8 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bangor, ME → Bangor Park & Ride (BGV6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 220m

Arrival 10m

Wells Transportation Center (WLS6) → Berwick, ME 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

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

Stations

From BGV6 — Bangor Park & Ride 2 mi, ~10m drive

To WLS6 — Wells Transportation Center 13 mi, ~20m 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	3h 28m	2h 48m	4h 35m
Total cost (1 person)	$73	$126	$15
Carbon footprint	70 kg CO₂	38 kg CO₂	8 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

174.2 mi 3h 27m

via I 95; ME 15, I 295, I 95

Alternative (+1 min)

179.5 mi 3h 29m

via I 95; ME 15, I 95, North Berwick Road

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