Drive or Fly: Brunswick, ME to Berwick, 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–PSM. At 71 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 36m

Distance

71.3 mi

Total Cost

$51

CO2

29 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$16

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 6m

8m in the air

Air Distance

64 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brunswick, ME → PWM 38m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PSM → Berwick, ME 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Brunswick, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 25 mi, ~38m drive

Berwick, ME PSM — Portsmouth International Airport at Pease 13 mi, ~20m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PWM and PSM. 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 47m

1h 47m on rail

Total Cost

$13

CO2

4 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brunswick, ME → Brunswick Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 107m

Arrival 10m

Dover → Berwick, ME 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

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

Stations

From Brunswick Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Dover 5 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~46/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 52m

1h 40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brunswick, ME → Lewiston (Bates Coll) (BTS6) 27m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 100m

Arrival 10m

Wells Transportation Center (WLS6) → Berwick, ME 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From BTS6 — Lewiston (Bates Coll) 18 mi, ~27m drive

To WLS6 — Wells Transportation Center 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 36m	3h 6m	2h 47m	2h 52m
Total cost (1 person)	$51	$123	$13	$6
Carbon footprint	29 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	4 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 16, 2026.

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