Drive or Fly: Frankfort, ME to West Scarborough, 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 BGR–PWM. At 142 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 22m

Distance

142 mi

Total Cost

$67

CO2

57 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$32

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 43m

12m in the air

Air Distance

104 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

26 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Frankfort, ME → BGR 21m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PWM → West Scarborough, ME 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Frankfort, ME BGR — Bangor International Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

West Scarborough, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BGR and PWM. 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 43m

1h 3m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

8 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Frankfort, ME → Brunswick Amtrak Station 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 63m

Arrival 10m

Old Orchard Beach Amtrak → West Scarborough, ME 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From Brunswick Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Old Orchard Beach Amtrak 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 45m

2h 20m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Frankfort, ME → Bangor Park & Ride (BGV6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 140m

Arrival 10m

City of Portland (PVT6) → West Scarborough, ME 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From BGV6 — Bangor Park & Ride 0 mi, ~30m drive

To PVT6 — City of Portland 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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 5 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	2h 22m	2h 43m	2h 43m	3h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$67	$124	$7	$12
Carbon footprint	57 kg CO₂	26 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	8 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.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Frankfort, ME to West Scarborough, ME with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.