Drive or Fly: Brockton, MA to Dalton, 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–ALB. At 155 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 23m

Distance

155.7 mi

Total Cost

$69

CO2

63 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$34

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 39m

14m in the air

Air Distance

113 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

29 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brockton, MA → BOS 29m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 14m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ALB → Dalton, MA 56m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

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

Dalton, MA ALB — Albany International Airport 38 mi, ~56m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BOS and ALB. 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

4h 48m

3h 45m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

7 kg

Route

Greyhound US0270s

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 225m

Arrival 10m

Pittsfield (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal) (PTF6) → Dalton, MA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

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

To PTF6 — Pittsfield (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal) 5 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 23m	3h 39m	4h 48m
Total cost (1 person)	$69	$125	$12
Carbon footprint	63 kg CO₂	29 kg CO₂	7 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

155.7 mi 3h 23m

via I 90, I 95, MA 24

Alternative (+13 min)

158.3 mi 3h 36m

via I 90, MA 146, I 295

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Brockton, MA to Dalton, MA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.