Drive or Fly: Colebrook, NH to Derry Village, NH?

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 BTV–MHT. At 164 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 41m

Distance

164.8 mi

Total Cost

$71

CO2

67 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$36

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

4h 37m

17m in the air

Air Distance

139 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

35 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Colebrook, NH → BTV 130m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 17m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MHT → Derry Village, NH 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Colebrook, NH BTV — Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport 87 mi, ~130m drive

Derry Village, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BTV and MHT. 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

5h 14m

2h 55m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0260

Door-to-Door Timeline

Colebrook, NH → Montpelier Transit Center (MPE6) 104m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 175m

Arrival 10m

Boston Manchester Airport (MVT6) → Derry Village, NH 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From MPE6 — Montpelier Transit Center 69 mi, ~104m drive

To MVT6 — Boston Manchester Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− 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 41m	4h 37m	5h 14m
Total cost (1 person)	$71	$126	$12
Carbon footprint	67 kg CO₂	35 kg CO₂	6 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.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Colebrook, NH to Derry Village, NH with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.