Drive or Fly: Goodrich Corner, VT to Lincoln, VT?

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 BTV–BTV. At 22 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

35m

Distance

22.7 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

3h 24m

2m in the air

Air Distance

19 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Goodrich Corner, VT → BTV 42m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BTV → Lincoln, VT 40m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Goodrich Corner, VT BTV — Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport 28 mi, ~42m drive

Lincoln, VT BTV — Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport 26 mi, ~40m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BTV and BTV. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 32m

50m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0260

Door-to-Door Timeline

Goodrich Corner, VT → Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr (BT6) 42m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 50m

Arrival 10m

Montpelier Transit Center (MPE6) → Lincoln, VT 35m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From BT6 — Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr 28 mi, ~42m drive

To MPE6 — Montpelier Transit Center 23 mi, ~35m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~21/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	Bus
Door-to-door time	35m	3h 24m	2h 32m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$4
Carbon footprint	9 kg CO₂	5 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: 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

22.7 mi 41m

via VT 17

Alternative (+6 min)

26.4 mi 47m

via VT 17, VT 22A

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Goodrich Corner, VT to Lincoln, VT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.