Drive or Fly: Bedford, NH to Gorham, NH?

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 MHT–PWM. At 130 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 51m

Distance

130.8 mi

Total Cost

$64

CO2

53 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

4h 2m

12m in the air

Air Distance

101 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

26 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bedford, NH → MHT 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PWM → Gorham, NH 100m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Bedford, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

Gorham, NH PWM — Portland International Jetport 67 mi, ~100m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MHT 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

5h 8m

2h 14m on rail

Total Cost

$18

CO2

5 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bedford, NH → Haverhill Amtrak 37m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 134m

Arrival 10m

Freeport Amtrak Station → Gorham, NH 97m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

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

Stations

From Haverhill Amtrak 25 mi, ~37m drive

To Freeport Amtrak Station 65 mi, ~97m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~90/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	2h 51m	4h 2m	5h 8m
Total cost (1 person)	$64	$124	$18
Carbon footprint	53 kg CO₂	26 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: 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 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Bedford, NH to Gorham, NH with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.