Drive or Fly: Concord, NH to Jefferson, 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 MHT–LEB. At 97 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 3m

Distance

97.3 mi

Total Cost

$56

CO2

39 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$21

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 23m

10m in the air

Air Distance

84 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Concord, NH → MHT 30m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LEB → Jefferson, NH 103m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Concord, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

Jefferson, NH LEB — Lebanon Municipal Airport 69 mi, ~103m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MHT and LEB. 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 29m

2h 30m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0260

Door-to-Door Timeline

Concord, NH → Concord (Concord Coach Lines) (CNH6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 150m

Arrival 10m

Montpelier Transit Center (MPE6) → Jefferson, NH 84m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From CNH6 — Concord (Concord Coach Lines) 0 mi, ~10m drive

To MPE6 — Montpelier Transit Center 56 mi, ~84m 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	2h 3m	4h 23m	4h 29m
Total cost (1 person)	$56	$123	$10
Carbon footprint	39 kg CO₂	21 kg CO₂	5 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 16, 2026.

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