Drive or Fly: Hampton Falls, 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 PSM–MHT. At 55 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 9m

Distance

55 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

2h 55m

5m in the air

Air Distance

41 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

10 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hampton Falls, NH → PSM 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MHT → East Concord, NH 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Hampton Falls, NH PSM — Portsmouth International Airport at Pease 11 mi, ~17m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PSM 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

1h 50m

13m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hampton Falls, NH → Exeter 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 13m

Arrival 10m

Durham → East Concord, NH 47m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From Exeter 7 mi, ~10m drive

To Durham 31 mi, ~47m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 9m	2h 55m	1h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$47	$122	$2
Carbon footprint	22 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂	1 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.

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