Drive or Fly: Dedham, ME to Auburn, 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 BGR–AUG. At 116 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 17m

Distance

116.1 mi

Total Cost

$61

CO2

47 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$26

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 8m

11m in the air

Air Distance

88 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

22 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dedham, ME → BGR 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AUG → Auburn, ME 40m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Dedham, ME BGR — Bangor International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

Auburn, ME AUG — Augusta State Airport 26 mi, ~40m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BGR and AUG. 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

2h 55m

2h 5m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dedham, ME → Bangor Park & Ride (BGV6) 15m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 125m

Arrival 10m

Lewiston Bus Stop (LEW6) → Auburn, ME 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From BGV6 — Bangor Park & Ride 10 mi, ~15m drive

To LEW6 — Lewiston Bus Stop 1 mi, ~10m 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 17m	3h 8m	2h 55m
Total cost (1 person)	$61	$124	$9
Carbon footprint	47 kg CO₂	22 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

116.1 mi 2h 17m

via I 95, US 202; ME 11; ME 100, US 1A

Shortest (+2 min)

105.4 mi 2h 19m

via ME 3, US 202; ME 11; ME 100, US 1; ME 3

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Dedham, ME to Auburn, ME with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.