Drive or Fly: Manchester, NH to Colebrook, 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–BTV. At 154 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 25m

Distance

154.6 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

4h 36m

16m in the air

Air Distance

131 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

33 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Manchester, NH → MHT 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BTV → Colebrook, NH 130m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Manchester, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Colebrook, NH BTV — Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport 87 mi, ~130m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MHT and BTV. 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

5h 2m

2h 43m on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0260

Door-to-Door Timeline

Manchester, NH → Manchester(Veterans Memorial Park) (MAN6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 163m

Arrival 10m

Montpelier Transit Center (MPE6) → Colebrook, NH 104m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From MAN6 — Manchester(Veterans Memorial Park) 1 mi, ~10m drive

To MPE6 — Montpelier Transit Center 69 mi, ~104m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− 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 25m	4h 36m	5h 2m
Total cost (1 person)	$69	$125	$11
Carbon footprint	62 kg CO₂	33 kg CO₂	6 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 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Manchester, NH to Colebrook, NH with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.