Drive or Fly: Groveton, NH to 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 LEB–MHT. At 111 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 25m

Distance

111.7 mi

Total Cost

$60

CO2

45 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$25

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 39m

12m in the air

Air Distance

96 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

25 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Groveton, NH → LEB 117m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MHT → Concord, NH 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Groveton, NH LEB — Lebanon Municipal Airport 78 mi, ~117m drive

Concord, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LEB 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 36m

2h 35m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0260

Door-to-Door Timeline

Groveton, NH → Montpelier Transit Center (MPE6) 86m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 155m

Arrival 10m

Concord (Concord Coach Lines) (CNH6) → Concord, NH 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From MPE6 — Montpelier Transit Center 58 mi, ~86m drive

To CNH6 — Concord (Concord Coach Lines) 0 mi, ~10m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 25m	4h 39m	4h 36m
Total cost (1 person)	$60	$124	$10
Carbon footprint	45 kg CO₂	25 kg CO₂	5 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 14, 2026.

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