Drive or Fly: Londonderry, NH to North Hampton, 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–PSM. At 43 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

Distance

43.7 mi

Total Cost

$45

CO2

18 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$10

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 24m

3m in the air

Air Distance

29 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

7 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Londonderry, NH → MHT 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PSM → North Hampton, NH 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Londonderry, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

North Hampton, NH PSM — Portsmouth International Airport at Pease 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MHT 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

1h 35m

21m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Londonderry, NH → Haverhill Amtrak 24m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 21m

Arrival 10m

Exeter → North Hampton, NH 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From Haverhill Amtrak 16 mi, ~24m drive

To Exeter 7 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~90/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

− 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	2h 24m	1h 35m
Total cost (1 person)	$45	$121	$3
Carbon footprint	18 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂	1 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.

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