Drive or Fly: Brockton, MA to Barre, MA?

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 BOS–ORH. At 79 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 54m

Distance

79.4 mi

Total Cost

$53

CO2

32 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$18

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

7m in the air

Air Distance

60 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brockton, MA → BOS 29m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ORH → Barre, MA 24m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Brockton, MA BOS — Boston Logan International Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive

Barre, MA ORH — Worcester Regional Airport 16 mi, ~24m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BOS and ORH. 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 58m

2h 45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0256S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brockton, MA → Boston (South Station) (BOS6) 28m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 165m

Arrival 10m

Athol MA (ATL6) → Barre, MA 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 19 mi, ~28m drive

To ATL6 — Athol MA 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	1h 54m	3h	3h 58m
Total cost (1 person)	$53	$122	$7
Carbon footprint	32 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂	4 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 13, 2026.

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