Drive or Fly: Lincoln, ME to Brunswick, 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–PWM. At 154 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 55m

Distance

154.3 mi

Total Cost

$69

CO2

62 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$34

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 55m

15m in the air

Air Distance

123 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

31 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lincoln, ME → BGR 62m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PWM → Brunswick, ME 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Lincoln, ME BGR — Bangor International Airport 42 mi, ~62m drive

Brunswick, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 25 mi, ~38m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BGR and PWM. 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

3h 56m

2h on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lincoln, ME → Bangor Park & Ride (BGV6) 64m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 120m

Arrival 10m

Lewiston (Bates Coll) (BTS6) → Brunswick, ME 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From BGV6 — Bangor Park & Ride 42 mi, ~64m drive

To BTS6 — Lewiston (Bates Coll) 18 mi, ~27m 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	2h 55m	3h 55m	3h 56m
Total cost (1 person)	$69	$125	$9
Carbon footprint	62 kg CO₂	31 kg CO₂	5 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

154.3 mi 2h 54m

via I 95, I 295

Alternative (+33 min)

179.5 mi 3h 28m

via I 95, ME 196

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