Drive or Fly: Fryeburg Center, ME to Rumford, 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 PWM–AUG. At 55 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 32m

Distance

55.5 mi

Total Cost

$47

CO2

22 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$12

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

4h 11m

5m in the air

Air Distance

39 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

10 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fryeburg Center, ME → PWM 65m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AUG → Rumford, ME 61m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Fryeburg Center, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 43 mi, ~65m drive

Rumford, ME AUG — Augusta State Airport 41 mi, ~61m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PWM and AUG. 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 50m

45m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fryeburg Center, ME → Portland 65m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 45m

Arrival 10m

Brunswick Amtrak Station → Rumford, ME 80m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From Portland 43 mi, ~65m drive

To Brunswick Amtrak Station 53 mi, ~80m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~90/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 17m

5m on road

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fryeburg Center, ME → Lewiston Bus Stop (LEW6) 54m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 5m

Arrival 10m

Lewiston (Bates Coll) (BTS6) → Rumford, ME 53m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $0) $0

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

Stations

From LEW6 — Lewiston Bus Stop 36 mi, ~54m drive

To BTS6 — Lewiston (Bates Coll) 35 mi, ~53m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− 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 32m	4h 11m	3h 50m	2h 17m
Total cost (1 person)	$47	$122	$5	$0
Carbon footprint	22 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	0 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

55.5 mi 1h 31m

via US 2; ME 5, ME 5; ME 35, Main Street

Alternative (+13 min)

68.8 mi 1h 45m

via US 302, ME 26, South Rumford Road

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Fryeburg Center, ME to Rumford, ME with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.