Drive or Fly: Dover, NH to New Boston, 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–MHT. At 54 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 31m

Distance

54.3 mi

Total Cost

$47

CO2

22 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$12

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 38m

5m in the air

Air Distance

44 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

11 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dover, NH → PSM 13m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MHT → New Boston, NH 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

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

New Boston, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 13 mi, ~20m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PSM 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 24m

43m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dover, NH → Dover 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 43m

Arrival 10m

Haverhill Amtrak → New Boston, NH 51m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From Dover 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Haverhill Amtrak 34 mi, ~51m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 31m	2h 38m	2h 24m
Total cost (1 person)	$47	$122	$6
Carbon footprint	22 kg CO₂	11 kg CO₂	2 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

54.3 mi 1h 30m

via NH 101, NH 125, NH 13

Alternative (+17 min)

57.5 mi 1h 48m

via US 4, NH 28, NH 13

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