Drive or Fly: Framingham, MA to Sturbridge, 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 BED–ORH. At 40 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

56m

Distance

40.6 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 49m

4m in the air

Air Distance

36 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

9 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Framingham, MA → BED 22m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ORH → Sturbridge, MA 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Framingham, MA BED — Laurence G Hanscom Field 15 mi, ~22m drive

Sturbridge, MA ORH — Worcester Regional Airport 15 mi, ~23m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BED and ORH. 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

1h 52m

35m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Lake Shore Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Framingham, MA → Framingham Amtrak 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 35m

Arrival 10m

Worcester Union Station → Sturbridge, MA 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From Framingham Amtrak 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Worcester Union Station 18 mi, ~27m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 35m

50m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0270s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Framingham, MA → Framingham (Framingham Intermodal) (FRG6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 50m

Arrival 10m

Sturbridge (New England Truck Stop) (STD6) → Sturbridge, MA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From FRG6 — Framingham (Framingham Intermodal) 0 mi, ~10m drive

To STD6 — Sturbridge (New England Truck Stop) 1 mi, ~10m 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	56m	2h 49m	1h 52m	1h 35m
Total cost (1 person)	$44	$121	$4	$4
Carbon footprint	16 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂	1 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 16, 2026.

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