Drive or Fly: Medway, MA to Burlington, NC?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No direct flights for BED–GSO. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

12h 24m

Distance

731 mi

Total Cost

$341

CO2

295 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$161

Hotel (1 room, 1 night) $110

Meals (1 pax, 2 days) $70

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

− Requires 2 days of driving

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 29m

1h 12m in the air

Air Distance

600 mi

Total Cost

$199

CO2

153 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Medway, MA → BED 35m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 72m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GSO → Burlington, NC 42m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $144) $144

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Medway, MA BED — Laurence G Hanscom Field 23 mi, ~35m drive

Burlington, NC GSO — Piedmont Triad International Airport 28 mi, ~42m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BED and GSO. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 7h 55m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	12h 24m	4h 29m
Total cost (1 person)	$341	$199
Carbon footprint	295 kg CO₂	153 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

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

715.7 mi 14h 35m

via I 95, I 85, I 395

Alternative (+48 min)

761.3 mi 15h 24m

via I 81, I 78, US 29

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Medway, MA to Burlington, NC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.