Drive or Fly: Goffstown, NH to Chester, 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 MHT–MHT. At 21 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

45m

Distance

21.8 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

9 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$5

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 31m

2m in the air

Air Distance

18 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Goffstown, NH → MHT 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MHT → Chester, NH 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Goffstown, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Chester, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MHT 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

2h 11m

21m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Goffstown, NH → Haverhill Amtrak 47m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 21m

Arrival 10m

Exeter → Chester, NH 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From Haverhill Amtrak 31 mi, ~47m drive

To Exeter 15 mi, ~23m 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

1h 5m

15m on road

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

Greyhound US0260

Door-to-Door Timeline

Goffstown, NH → Manchester(Veterans Memorial Park) (MAN6) 11m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 15m

Arrival 10m

Boston Manchester Airport (MVT6) → Chester, NH 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $0) $0

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

Stations

From MAN6 — Manchester(Veterans Memorial Park) 7 mi, ~11m drive

To MVT6 — Boston Manchester Airport 9 mi, ~14m 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	45m	2h 31m	2h 11m	1h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$3	$0
Carbon footprint	9 kg CO₂	5 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

21.8 mi 45m

via NH 114, NH 121

Alternative (+3 min)

26.9 mi 48m

via I 93, NH 121

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