Drive or Fly: Concord, NH to Laconia, 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–MHT. At 27 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

39m

Distance

27 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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 35m

3m in the air

Air Distance

22 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Concord, NH → MHT 30m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MHT → Laconia, NH 62m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

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

Laconia, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 41 mi, ~62m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MHT 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 30m

8m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Concord, NH → Durham 46m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 8m

Arrival 10m

Dover → Laconia, NH 56m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From Durham 31 mi, ~46m drive

To Dover 37 mi, ~56m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~90/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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	39m	3h 35m	2h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$1
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	0 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 — 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.

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