Drive or Fly: Kenduskeag, ME to Sanford, ME?

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 BGR–PSM. At 162 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 22m

Distance

162 mi

Total Cost

$71

CO2

65 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$36

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 8m

16m in the air

Air Distance

137 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

35 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenduskeag, ME → BGR 14m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PSM → Sanford, ME 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Kenduskeag, ME BGR — Bangor International Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive

Sanford, ME PSM — Portsmouth International Airport at Pease 25 mi, ~38m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BGR and PSM. 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 38m

3h 40m on road

Total Cost

$15

CO2

8 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenduskeag, ME → Bangor Park & Ride (BGV6) 16m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 220m

Arrival 10m

Wells Transportation Center (WLS6) → Sanford, ME 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

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

Stations

From BGV6 — Bangor Park & Ride 11 mi, ~16m drive

To WLS6 — Wells Transportation Center 12 mi, ~17m 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	3h 22m	3h 8m	4h 38m
Total cost (1 person)	$71	$125	$15
Carbon footprint	65 kg CO₂	35 kg CO₂	8 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

162 mi 3h 21m

via I 95, I 295, ME 111

Alternative (+1 min)

167.3 mi 3h 23m

via I 95, ME 111, US 2; ME 100

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Kenduskeag, ME to Sanford, ME with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.