Drive or Fly: Lynn, MA to Danvers Center, 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 BOS–BOS. At 10 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

19m

Distance

10.5 mi

Total Cost

$37

CO2

4 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$2

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 35m

1m in the air

Air Distance

7 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

2 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lynn, MA → BOS 12m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BOS → Danvers Center, MA 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Lynn, MA BOS — Boston Logan International Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

Danvers Center, MA BOS — Boston Logan International Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BOS 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

1h 26m

18m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lynn, MA → Boston 13m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 18m

Arrival 10m

Woburn Amtrak Station → Danvers Center, MA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From Boston 9 mi, ~13m drive

To Woburn Amtrak Station 10 mi, ~15m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 28m

25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

FlixBus 2610

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lynn, MA → Boston (South Station) (BOS6) 15m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 25m

Arrival 10m

Cambridge (MA) (6CM) → Danvers Center, MA 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 10 mi, ~15m drive

To 6CM — Cambridge (MA) 15 mi, ~23m 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	19m	2h 35m	1h 26m	1h 28m
Total cost (1 person)	$37	$120	$2	$1
Carbon footprint	4 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	0 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

10.5 mi 19m

Shortest (+0 min)

9.6 mi 19m

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Lynn, MA to Danvers Center, MA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.