Drive or Fly: Lee, MA to Boston, MA?

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 BDL–BOS. At 126 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 33m

Distance

126.1 mi

Total Cost

$63

CO2

51 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$28

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 20m

13m in the air

Air Distance

112 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

29 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lee, MA → BDL 57m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BOS → Boston, MA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Lee, MA BDL — Bradley International Airport 38 mi, ~57m drive

Boston, MA BOS — Boston Logan International Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BDL and BOS. 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

5h 42m

4h 2m on rail

Total Cost

$22

CO2

7 kg

Route

Lake Shore Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lee, MA → Pittsfield Amtrak Station 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 242m

Arrival 10m

Boston → Boston, MA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $22) $22

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

Stations

From Pittsfield Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Boston 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 5m

3h 40m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

7 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lee, MA → Lee (Mobil Gas Station) (LLE6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 220m

Arrival 10m

Boston (South Station) (BOS6) → Boston, MA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From LLE6 — Lee (Mobil Gas Station) 0 mi, ~30m drive

To BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 0 mi, ~30m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 33m	3h 20m	5h 42m	5h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$63	$124	$22	$12
Carbon footprint	51 kg CO₂	29 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂	7 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, 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 18, 2026.

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