Drive or Fly: Essex Junction, VT to Londonderry, VT?

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 BTV–RUT. At 101 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 41m

Distance

101.6 mi

Total Cost

$58

CO2

41 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$23

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 54m

11m in the air

Air Distance

89 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

23 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Essex Junction, VT → BTV 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

RUT → Londonderry, VT 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Essex Junction, VT BTV — Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

Londonderry, VT RUT — Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport 22 mi, ~33m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BTV and RUT. 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

4h 5m

2h 46m on rail

Total Cost

$20

CO2

6 kg

Route

Vermonter

Door-to-Door Timeline

Essex Junction, VT → Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 166m

Arrival 10m

Bellows Falls Amtrak Station → Londonderry, VT 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $20) $20

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

Stations

From Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Bellows Falls Amtrak Station 19 mi, ~29m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~13/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

− Limited schedule — about 13 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 41m	2h 54m	4h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$58	$124	$20
Carbon footprint	41 kg CO₂	23 kg CO₂	6 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 13, 2026.

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