Drive or Fly: Kittery Point, ME to Bangor, 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 PSM–BGR. At 179 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 27m

Distance

179.1 mi

Total Cost

$75

CO2

72 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$40

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 38m

18m in the air

Air Distance

153 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

39 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kittery Point, ME → PSM 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BGR → Bangor, ME 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Kittery Point, ME PSM — Portsmouth International Airport at Pease 6 mi, ~10m drive

Bangor, ME BGR — Bangor International Airport 2 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PSM and BGR. 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 54m

4h 9m on road

Total Cost

$17

CO2

9 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kittery Point, ME → Portsmouth Bus Stop (PTM6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 249m

Arrival 10m

Bangor Park & Ride (BGV6) → Bangor, ME 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From PTM6 — Portsmouth Bus Stop 3 mi, ~10m drive

To BGV6 — Bangor Park & Ride 2 mi, ~10m 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 27m	2h 38m	4h 54m
Total cost (1 person)	$75	$126	$17
Carbon footprint	72 kg CO₂	39 kg CO₂	9 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

179.1 mi 3h 27m

via I 95, I 295

Alternative (+2 min)

184.4 mi 3h 29m

via I 95

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