Drive or Fly: Dover, NH to Bartlett, 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 PSM–PWM. At 83 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 13m

Distance

83.7 mi

Total Cost

$53

CO2

34 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$18

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 46m

8m in the air

Air Distance

64 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dover, NH → PSM 13m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PWM → Bartlett, NH 85m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Dover, NH PSM — Portsmouth International Airport at Pease 9 mi, ~13m drive

Bartlett, NH PWM — Portland International Jetport 57 mi, ~85m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PSM and PWM. 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

3h 16m

1h on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dover, NH → Dover 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 60m

Arrival 10m

Portland → Bartlett, NH 86m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From Dover 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Portland 57 mi, ~86m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 10m

2h 10m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dover, NH → Portsmouth Bus Stop (PTM6) 15m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 130m

Arrival 10m

Lewiston Bus Stop (LEW6) → Bartlett, NH 80m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From PTM6 — Portsmouth Bus Stop 10 mi, ~15m drive

To LEW6 — Lewiston Bus Stop 53 mi, ~80m 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	2h 13m	3h 46m	3h 16m	4h 10m
Total cost (1 person)	$53	$123	$9	$8
Carbon footprint	34 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	4 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 15, 2026.

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