Drive or Fly: Keene, NH to Deerfield, 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 74 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 54m

Distance

74.1 mi

Total Cost

$51

CO2

30 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$16
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 39m

7m in the air

Air Distance

56 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

14 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Keene, NH → MHT 64m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 7m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MHT → Deerfield, NH 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Keene, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 43 mi, ~64m drive
Deerfield, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 18 mi, ~28m 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 1h 54m 3h 39m
Total cost (1 person) $51 $122
Carbon footprint 30 kg CO2 14 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
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.

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