Drive or Fly: Keene, NH to Grafton, 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–LEB. At 66 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 57m

Distance

66.7 mi

Total Cost

$50

CO2

27 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$15

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 38m

6m in the air

Air Distance

46 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

12 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Keene, NH → MHT 64m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LEB → Grafton, NH 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

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

Grafton, NH LEB — Lebanon Municipal Airport 19 mi, ~28m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MHT and LEB. 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 51m

1h 19m on rail

Total Cost

$11

CO2

3 kg

Route

Vermonter

Door-to-Door Timeline

Keene, NH → Brattleboro Amtrak Station 23m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 79m

Arrival 10m

White River Junction Amtrak Station → Grafton, NH 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From Brattleboro Amtrak Station 15 mi, ~23m drive

To White River Junction Amtrak Station 20 mi, ~29m 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	1h 57m	3h 38m	2h 51m
Total cost (1 person)	$50	$122	$11
Carbon footprint	27 kg CO₂	12 kg CO₂	3 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.

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