Drive or Fly: Epsom, NH to Nashua, 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 MHT–MHT. At 39 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 2m

Distance

39.7 mi

Total Cost

$44

CO2

16 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$9

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 53m

4m in the air

Air Distance

32 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Epsom, NH → MHT 31m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MHT → Nashua, NH 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Epsom, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 21 mi, ~31m drive

Nashua, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MHT 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 15m

35m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Epsom, NH → Durham 31m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 35m

Arrival 10m

Haverhill Amtrak → Nashua, NH 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From Durham 21 mi, ~31m drive

To Haverhill Amtrak 19 mi, ~29m 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 42m

45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0260

Door-to-Door Timeline

Epsom, NH → Concord (Concord Coach Lines) (CNH6) 15m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 45m

Arrival 10m

Boston Manchester Airport (MVT6) → Nashua, NH 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From CNH6 — Concord (Concord Coach Lines) 10 mi, ~15m drive

To MVT6 — Boston Manchester Airport 11 mi, ~17m 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 2m	2h 53m	2h 15m	1h 42m
Total cost (1 person)	$44	$121	$5	$2
Carbon footprint	16 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	1 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

39.7 mi 1h 1m

via Everett Turnpike, I 293, NH 28

Alternative (+9 min)

42.9 mi 1h 11m

via I 93, NH 102, NH 28

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