Drive or Fly: Fall River, MA to North Eastham, MA?

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 EWB–HYA. At 83 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 57m

Distance

83.4 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

34 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$19

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

7m in the air

Air Distance

61 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fall River, MA → EWB 16m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HYA → North Eastham, MA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Fall River, MA EWB — New Bedford Regional Airport 10 mi, ~16m drive

North Eastham, MA HYA — Cape Cod Gateway Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between EWB and HYA. 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 13m

33m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fall River, MA → Providence 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 33m

Arrival 10m

Route 128 Amtrak Station → North Eastham, MA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From Providence 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Route 128 Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~100/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

2h 25m

1h on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fall River, MA → Providence (Canal St & Smith St) (PRO6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 60m

Arrival 10m

Boston (South Station) (BOS6) → North Eastham, MA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From PRO6 — Providence (Canal St & Smith St) 0 mi, ~30m drive

To BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 0 mi, ~30m 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 57m	2h 53m	2h 13m	2h 25m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$122	$6	$4
Carbon footprint	34 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	5 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 12, 2026.

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