Drive or Fly: Freedom, NH to East Concord, 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 PWM–MHT. At 62 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 42m

Distance

62.4 mi

Total Cost

$49

CO2

25 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$14

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

3h 36m

6m in the air

Air Distance

47 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

12 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Freedom, NH → PWM 57m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MHT → East Concord, NH 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Freedom, NH PWM — Portland International Jetport 38 mi, ~57m drive

East Concord, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 22 mi, ~33m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PWM 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

3h 7m

45m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Freedom, NH → Saco Amtrak Station 55m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 45m

Arrival 10m

Durham → East Concord, NH 47m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From Saco Amtrak Station 37 mi, ~55m drive

To Durham 31 mi, ~47m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 42m	3h 36m	3h 7m
Total cost (1 person)	$49	$122	$7
Carbon footprint	25 kg CO₂	12 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 — 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.

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