Drive or Fly: Bangor, ME to South Windham, 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–PWM. At 133 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 36m

Distance

133.2 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

2h 36m

13m in the air

Air Distance

110 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

28 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bangor, ME → BGR 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PWM → South Windham, ME 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

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

South Windham, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 8 mi, ~13m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BGR 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 9m

2h 20m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

FlixBus N2615

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 140m

Arrival 10m

City of Portland (PVT6) → South Windham, ME 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

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

To PVT6 — City of Portland 9 mi, ~14m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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 5 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 36m	2h 36m	3h 9m
Total cost (1 person)	$64	$124	$12
Carbon footprint	54 kg CO₂	28 kg CO₂	6 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

133.2 mi 2h 36m

via I 95; ME 15, I 95, US 202; ME 4

Alternative (+6 min)

137.1 mi 2h 43m

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

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