Drive or Fly: Biddeford, ME to Denmark, 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 PWM–PWM. At 45 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 18m

Distance

45.1 mi

Total Cost

$45

CO2

18 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$10

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 13m

4m in the air

Air Distance

37 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

10 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Biddeford, ME → PWM 19m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PWM → Denmark, ME 50m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Biddeford, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 13 mi, ~19m drive

Denmark, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 33 mi, ~50m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PWM 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

2h 5m

25m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Biddeford, ME → Saco Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 25m

Arrival 10m

Portland → Denmark, ME 50m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From Saco Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Portland 34 mi, ~50m 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 27m

55m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Biddeford, ME → City of Portland (PVT6) 21m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 55m

Arrival 10m

Lewiston Bus Stop (LEW6) → Denmark, ME 46m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From PVT6 — City of Portland 14 mi, ~21m drive

To LEW6 — Lewiston Bus Stop 31 mi, ~46m 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 18m	3h 13m	2h 5m	2h 27m
Total cost (1 person)	$45	$121	$3	$3
Carbon footprint	18 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	2 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 13, 2026.

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