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Drive or Fly: Berwick, ME to Lewiston, 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 PSM–AUG. At 76 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 37m

Distance

76.3 mi

Total Cost

$52

CO2

31 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$17
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 7m

8m in the air

Air Distance

66 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Berwick, ME → PSM 20m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 8m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
AUG → Lewiston, ME 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Berwick, ME PSM — Portsmouth International Airport at Pease 13 mi, ~20m drive
Lewiston, ME AUG — Augusta State Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PSM and AUG. 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

2h 49m

1h 32m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

3 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Berwick, ME → Dover 10m
Boarding 30m
Train ride 92m
Arrival 10m
Freeport Amtrak Station → Lewiston, ME 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Dover 5 mi, ~10m drive
To Freeport Amtrak Station 18 mi, ~27m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 40m

1h 45m on road

Total Cost

$6

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Berwick, ME → Wells Transportation Center (WLS6) 20m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 105m
Arrival 10m
Lewiston Bus Stop (LEW6) → Lewiston, ME 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From WLS6 — Wells Transportation Center 13 mi, ~20m drive
To LEW6 — Lewiston Bus Stop 0 mi, ~10m 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 Train Bus
Door-to-door time 1h 37m 3h 7m 2h 49m 2h 40m
Total cost (1 person) $52 $123 $12 $6
Carbon footprint 31 kg CO2 17 kg CO2 3 kg CO2 3 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, 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.

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