Drive or Fly: Danvers Center, MA to Lynn, 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–BOS. At 10 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

20m

Distance

10.7 mi

Total Cost

$37

CO2

4 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$2

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

2h 35m

1m in the air

Air Distance

7 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

2 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Danvers Center, MA → BOS 22m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BOS → Lynn, MA 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Danvers Center, MA BOS — Boston Logan International Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive

Lynn, MA BOS — Boston Logan International Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BOS and BOS. 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

1h 29m

21m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Danvers Center, MA → Woburn Amtrak Station 15m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 21m

Arrival 10m

Boston → Lynn, MA 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From Woburn Amtrak Station 10 mi, ~15m drive

To Boston 9 mi, ~13m 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

1h 28m

25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

FlixBus 2619

Door-to-Door Timeline

Danvers Center, MA → Cambridge (MA) (6CM) 23m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 25m

Arrival 10m

Boston (South Station) (BOS6) → Lynn, MA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From 6CM — Cambridge (MA) 15 mi, ~23m drive

To BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 10 mi, ~15m 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	20m	2h 35m	1h 29m	1h 28m
Total cost (1 person)	$37	$120	$2	$1
Carbon footprint	4 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	1 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, 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

10.7 mi 20m

Shortest (+0 min)

9.5 mi 20m

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