Drive or Fly: East Limington, ME to Berwick, 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 PWM–PSM. At 44 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 16m

Distance

44.6 mi

Total Cost

$45

CO2

18 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$10

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 52m

4m in the air

Air Distance

34 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

9 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Limington, ME → PWM 28m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PSM → Berwick, ME 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

East Limington, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 18 mi, ~28m drive

Berwick, ME PSM — Portsmouth International Airport at Pease 13 mi, ~20m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PWM and PSM. 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 18m

59m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Limington, ME → Portland 29m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 59m

Arrival 10m

Dover → Berwick, ME 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From Portland 19 mi, ~29m drive

To Dover 5 mi, ~10m 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 50m

35m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Limington, ME → City of Portland (PVT6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 35m

Arrival 10m

Wells Transportation Center (WLS6) → Berwick, ME 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From PVT6 — City of Portland 20 mi, ~30m drive

To WLS6 — Wells Transportation Center 13 mi, ~20m 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	1h 16m	2h 52m	2h 18m	1h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$45	$121	$9	$3
Carbon footprint	18 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂	2 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, 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

44.6 mi 1h 16m

via ME 117, US 202; ME 4, ME 4

Alternative (+7 min)

46.1 mi 1h 23m

via ME 11, Long Swamp Road, Pine Hill Road

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