Drive or Fly: Keene, NH to Antrim, 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 26 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

43m

Distance

26.3 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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 45m

2m in the air

Air Distance

18 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Keene, NH → MHT 64m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MHT → Antrim, NH 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Keene, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 43 mi, ~64m drive

Antrim, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 26 mi, ~39m 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 13m

30m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Vermonter

Door-to-Door Timeline

Keene, NH → Brattleboro Amtrak Station 23m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 30m

Arrival 10m

Bellows Falls Amtrak Station → Antrim, NH 40m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From Brattleboro Amtrak Station 15 mi, ~23m drive

To Bellows Falls Amtrak Station 27 mi, ~40m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~9/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

− Limited schedule — about 9 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	43m	3h 45m	2h 13m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$4
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	5 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 15, 2026.

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